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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Artificial Sweetener | 4/8/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Which artificial sweetener is scientifically proven to be the SAFEST and with less calories. Please ... A: According to a 2004 report by the Center of Science in the Public Interest, Sucralose (Tradename - ... | ||
| Artificial Sweetener | 4/8/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
| Q: Which artificial sweetener is scientifically proven to be the SAFEST and with less calories. Please ... A: So far - only sucralose (one brand name is Splenda) appears safe - but there's not really any ... | ||
| sugars and salts | 4/8/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I am a 58 year old male in reasonably good health. I exercise regularly and try to eat healthy. I am ... A: Ron, Arthritis is not something easily reversible but there are some general things you can do to ... | ||
| Nutrition | 4/8/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: what's the difference between kcal and cal? ANSWER: Basically, they are the same. In scientific ... A: Well, it depends on the use of the word as I wrote in the first answer. Definitions for calorie ... | ||
| Am I getting enough nutrition with this allergy-free diet? | 4/7/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Long story short: for 10 years I've been dealing with chronic hives, migraines, sinus problems, ... A: It appears that you have developed a good, nutrious meal plan that works for your allergies. It ... | ||
| canned food nutrician | 4/7/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Not being close to a market, I stock up on canned fruit and veggies. Canned vs. fresh? Am I missing ... A: While eating fruits and vegetables is important, getting fresh ones adds to the nutritional value. ... | ||
| Nutrition | 4/7/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: what's the difference between kcal and cal? A: Basically, they are the same. In scientific contexts, the name "calorie" refers strictly to the ... | ||
| Post smoking weight gain issues | 4/7/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: First, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question! I am so confused. I am a 5'2" ... A: Nicotine's appetite-reducing effect is associated with increased serotonin levels in the brain ... | ||
| Question | 4/7/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
| Q: I am 48,in good health,quite active(I exercise almost daily) but chubby. I have always eaten less ... A: You present an interesting question, in that I beleive you are hiding behind thyroid and slow ... | ||
| Same calories -- different eating habit? | 4/7/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I am 48,in good health,quite active(I exercise almost daily) but chubby. I have always eaten less ... A: You are right! Habits or different ways of eating lead to different metabolic types. For instance, ... | ||
| Question | 4/7/2007 | Bryan Lee |
| Q: I am 48,in good health,quite active(I exercise almost daily) but chubby. I have always eaten less ... A: Good question! As you see, you started feeling and looking trimmer when you started eating more for ... | ||
| Questions | 4/7/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I am 48,in good health,quite active(I exercise almost daily) but chubby. I have always eaten less ... A: Barry, A couple of reasons why you may not be as thin as you want. First, 1500 calories ain't ... | ||
| Breakfast | 4/7/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: I am 48,good health,except I have always been chubby. I do work out but cant lose the belly. In the ... A: Hey Barry! Congrats on getting the wheat toast in every morning this week. You have influenced what ... | ||
| Lose weight/tone up | 4/6/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: I'm a 4'10''college student who weighs around 135 pounds. I've gained the weight due to college ... A: The stress of college can wreak havoc on even the fittest body. And I am not telling you anything ... | ||
| dieting | 4/5/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
| Q: i have been dieting for 2 months now,but today i ate a lot, so i can i gain weight in one day? A: Not likely a gain of 'real' weight. Just fluids maybe. To gain one pound you need to eat 3,500 ... | ||
| my daughters weight | 4/4/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: ... my question is i have a 12 year old daughter who has lost about 15 lbs though better eating and ... A: Your daughter is at a that delicate age where a girl becomes a woman. Body fat shifts from being ... | ||
| negative calorie foods | 4/4/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Dr. Ryan, thanks so much for your prompt answer before. I wanted to know, however, I have done ... A: The negative calorie foods are just fine after quitting smoking. In fact, the fiber can help you ... | ||
| help me | 4/3/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: ok well i have tried everything to lose weight starving and everything and although it works for a ... A: You will not lose 1 kg per day, that is not going to happen. To burn 1 kg or 2.2 pounds of fat per ... | ||
| Hydrogenated oils | 4/3/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Are there hydrogenated oils in pizza cheese (like at your local pizzeria or say even Pizza Hut)? A: Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats/oils are typically found in bread products where they ... | ||
| plz help | 4/3/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: My name is Megan, Im 5’6-5’7, 153 pounds, almost 155 pounds. I really need to lose weight for the ... A: It sounds like you are well on your way to becoming that slim, young lady that you want to be. ... | ||
| plz help | 4/3/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: My name is Megan, Im 5’6-5’7, 153 pounds, almost 155 pounds. I really need to lose weight for the ... A: First of all, figure out your real condition - how fit you are and what's your body composition: ... | ||
| plz help | 4/3/2007 | Bryan Lee |
| Q: My name is Megan, Im 5’6-5’7, 153 pounds, almost 155 pounds. I really need to lose weight for the ... A: Sounds like you're on the right track! I'd just like to add in some suggestions to help make your ... | ||
| post smoking weight gain | 4/3/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: First, thanks for taking my question. I am a 25 year old very active female who has smoked for 10 ... A: It certainly sounds like you're on the right track. However, you might be experiencing a bit of a ... | ||
| help me | 4/3/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: ok well i have tried everything to lose weight starving and everything and although it works for a ... A: Try to set realistic goals that you can achieve. The biggest loser group is away from their ... | ||
| help me | 4/3/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: ok well i have tried everything to lose weight starving and everything and although it works for a ... A: Yes, I love to watch the biggest loser as well. I think the show is great for spreading awareness ... | ||
| Can I burn 4000 Calories a day? | 4/3/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: i was wondering if you burn off around 4000 calories a day due to exercise and eat like egg whites ... A: Let me give you a couple examples so you see whether or not it's possible. If you are a ... | ||
| not losing wieght | 4/3/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: In the past month I have been eating a lot more whole grains, vegetables, fruits and healthy fats. I ... A: Kristina, I can only take a few guesses as to what the problem might be. I really cannot give you ... | ||
| my weight | 4/2/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: i'm 17 years old and weigh 173lbs, i am deeply unhappy with my body always keep it covered, i have a ... A: Go out to the library and get a good book on nutrition and exercise. The key to weight loss is ... | ||
| Eat more - burn more - lose more? | 4/2/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I had set a goal to loose 20lbs starting March 5th, ending June 5th 2007, I have kept my cal intake ... A: Melissa, There's the latest trend in fitness called 'G-flux' theory. I suggest that you read ... | ||
| Black olives | 4/2/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Do small quantities of black olives help or hurt someone with known heart problems A: Even though they contain fat, black olives in small quantities are helpful for folks with heart ... | ||
| gout and my work-out | 4/2/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I am 49 years old and I weight train very hard. I work all parts of my body. I usually supplement my ... A: Mike, I mean't a quality multi-vitamin / multi-mineral supplement. Most people are deficient in ... | ||
| a couple questions | 4/1/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl who does TaeKwonDo (I am a serious competitor and I train 4 times a week, ... A: Some healthy low calorie snacks are: vegetables with low fat dip, pickles, low sugar yogurt, low ... | ||
| fast food | 4/1/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
| Q: why the fast food are not very healthy for our children , and what is the healthy one ? A: A healthier choice for fast food would be Subway or Quizno's because they is not deep fat frying ... | ||
| fast food | 4/1/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: why the fast food are not healthy for our children ,and how can i convince them to eat the healthy ... A: Fatin, Fast food is typically high in sugar and saturated fat. Both are bad for the below reasons. ... | ||
| fast food | 4/1/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: whey the fast food are not healthy for our children,and how can i convince them to eat the healthy ... A: Fast food is not considered healthy because it can contain a lot of calories and fat. For example a ... | ||
| Sleepy after lunch - food effects | 4/1/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I am a Mum and also work full time. I do long 12 hours days. After I eat lunch I struggle to stay ... A: Michelle, Usually, the reason for being sleepy after lunch is carbohydrate overeating. Keeping your ... | ||
| After lunch sleepiness | 4/1/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I am a Mum and also work full time. I do long 12 hours days. After I eat lunch I struggle to stay ... A: It's a little difficult to give you a complete answer because I don't exactly know what foods you're ... | ||
| Food combining - the reason for not keeping weight off? | 3/31/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: i'm asian,married with 2 grown ups kids,had to get my utruess and ovaries removed when i was 22 due ... A: I don't think that your problem can be food combining mistakes. You probably need to eat more not ... | ||
| Burning fat | 3/31/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: I was wondering what your best advice for wieght loss might be to lose 15 pounds in 2 months. I am ... A: Only 15 pounds to your goal! You are almost there. I would like to start by examining if you can ... | ||
| Burning fat | 3/31/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I was wondering what your best advice for wieght loss might be to lose 15 pounds in 2 months. I am ... A: Kristina, It sounds like you are doing most things healthy. I don't typically focus on weight loss ... | ||
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Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
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Expertise
Please, no anorexia, weight gain, or adult weight loss or health questions, only questions pertaining to children and teenager weight loss issues. Developed the Slimkids.com Healthy Weight Control Program. Uses only approved methods for weight control and can help puzzled parents, children and teens with their weight loss issues.
Experience
Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN has 28 years experience in the health services. Her background in nutrition, pediatric nursing, child development, and child health education combined with a commitment to promoting healthy living, has led to the development of the Slimkids Healthy Weight Control Program for kids and teens found at Slimkids.com.
Education/Credentials
Certified pediatric registered nurse, BSN in Nursing from SUNY Brockport, NY.
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