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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| fruit | 4/18/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: does fruit have to much sugar for dieting? if so can't i just take a multi vitamin pill for the ... A: Yes, fruit does have sugar. It is a type of sugar called fructose (not the same as high fructose ... | ||
| Weight Loss | 4/18/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: I am an athletic person who plays baseball and I have been working out a lot more than I use to in ... A: Your best bet is to follow a healthy well-balanced diet and to watch your portions. This is a great ... | ||
| Weight Loss | 4/18/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I am an athletic person who plays baseball and I have been working out a lot more than I use to in ... A: It sounds like you're on the right track if you're avoiding fast foods and soft drinks. Your ... | ||
| Healthy diet for an athletic person | 4/18/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I am an athletic person who plays baseball and I have been working out a lot more than I use to in ... A: First of all, you want to lose fat but spare your muscle mass, right? You' need to know your body ... | ||
| Lycopen and gout | 4/17/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: 1) To eat or to avoid watermelon for plasma uric acid. 2) levels of plasma uric acid before and ... A: Do you mean to increase or to decrease plasma levels of uric acid? Keep it in your mind that the ... | ||
| the freshman curse | 4/16/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: i am just finishing out my freshman year and at 5'2 and 140 pounds i am very unhappy with my weight. ... A: the freshman curse is caused by the freshman meal plans and endless late night sub runs and fast ... | ||
| Overactive Bladder? | 4/16/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: I am on the Nutrisystem diet. I have lost nearly 20 pounds. When i first got on the diet i began to ... A: I cannot tell you why you are urinating more. That is really a question you should discuss with ... | ||
| Weight Loss, Toning Muscles and Maintaining | 4/16/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: I have lost weight over the past couple years and was doing great! However, I was going to the gym ... A: Sorry to hear about your back and the 4 bulging disks. We are only as strong as our weakest link. ... | ||
| Over weight | 4/15/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
| Q: My age is 26 years old and I left GEM at age of 21 and got computer professional Job. So I am not ... A: Difficult to give you the best advice without knowing what you eat now. Hop on over to ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: Natasha, you could lose 15-20 pounds by June 27th if you start a healthy eating and exercise program ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: It sounds like you are starving your body and that is why you are putting on the fat. Also, your ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Bryan Lee |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: How much weight you can lose depends on how disciplined you are to your diet and exercise regiment. ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: Activity levels matter a great deal too, along with calorie intake. IF you actually have some ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: The reason you are gaining weight, even with the low calories is due to the down regulation of your ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: I can't give you the type of information you are looking for without working with you one on one. I ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: By simply cutting your calories and eating only twice a day, your body thinks that there is no food ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: Nicole, I can't really give you an amount you can lose by late June. I don't know where you are at ... | ||
| eating less | 4/15/2007 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: hey Nic, Calorie counting is overated, your metabolism is ratcheted down. Figure 10 pounds of FAT ... | ||
| Body composition: am I gaining fat? | 4/15/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ... A: to answer your question, I need you to figure out your body composition and fitness level. Please ... | ||
| food | 4/12/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: .. ok so basically i am 17 i had taken up body building about a year ago. nontheless, the last 5 ... A: Glad to hear that you're training again. I still feel that it is best to listen to your body on the ... | ||
| food | 4/12/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: .. ok so basically i am 17 i had taken up body building about a year ago. nontheless, the last 5 ... A: I really can't see a good reason to force extra calories, particularly if you're not burning them ... | ||
| food | 4/12/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: .. ok so basically i am 17 i had taken up body building about a year ago. nontheless, the last 5 ... A: As I am writing this reply I am forcing down a large bowl of rice, tofu and broccoli. I am ... | ||
| food | 4/12/2007 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: .. ok so basically i am 17 i had taken up body building about a year ago. nontheless, the last 5 ... A: Forcing food down is not "nutrition". Gak, seen Arnie Schwartzenagaur lately? On crutches??? Focus ... | ||
| Am I being unhealthy? | 4/12/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: I am a 23 yr old female, 5'4, and about 123 lbs. I am very interested in healthy eating. I usually ... A: It sounds like your diet is pretty good. If you are tracking your calories correctly then I would ... | ||
| I have hit a plataue | 4/12/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I am a 36 year old mother and wife. I weigh 114 and I am 5'3. I have always been very active and eat ... A: Jody, It sounds like you are very fit and aware of how to exercise and eat so I won't go into that. ... | ||
| Am I getting enough nutrition with this allergy-free diet? | 4/11/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Long story short: for 10 years I've been dealing with chronic hives, migraines, sinus problems, ... A: I don't believe that the sensitivity will change even after following a strict diet. It appears ... | ||
| Am I getting enough nutrition with this allergy-free diet? | 4/11/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Long story short: for 10 years I've been dealing with chronic hives, migraines, sinus problems, ... A: Because Salicylate Sensitivity is not an allergy but a reaction to too much salicylate, you might be ... | ||
| ELECTRIC FOOD JUICERS | 4/11/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I have purchased vegetable and fruit juces in upscale markets. I always read labels in regard to ... A: Bob, The simple answer is 'the closer you get to the farm, the better'. That means, if you are ... | ||
| weight | 4/11/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: I have gained alot of weight in my stomach. But in reality I'm quite skinny. I'm 5'6 and 125 pounds. ... A: I really can't tell you WHY that is happening. I would make sure it is not a medical issue by ... | ||
| dietary supplement | 4/10/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: have you ever heard of a dietary supplement called thin &slim naturally? I have five friends that ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this supplement. The ephedra is dangerous when used over a long ... | ||
| Gradually Decreasing Weight | 4/10/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: A few months ago, I went off to university, and have found myself gradually losing weight ever ... A: Wow David, your body fat percentage is low. I was a professional cyclist for many years and during ... | ||
| Nutrition | 4/10/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: what's the difference between kcal and cal? ANSWER: Basically, they are the same. In scientific ... A: I am based in the United States so I don't see the kcal on foods but I would guess that 1 kcal would ... | ||
| dietary supplement | 4/9/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a dietary supplement called thin and slim naturally? I think it has ephedrine ... A: Jackie, I don't know anything specific about the supplement but I don't recommend ANY diet ... | ||
| Serotonin connection to weight loss | 4/9/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: If antidepressants increase levels of Serotonin, and increased levels of serotonin create feelings ... A: Great question. And I do have a theory for you. However, it has not yet been confirmed in enough ... | ||
| Nutrition | 4/9/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: what's the difference between kcal and cal? ANSWER: Basically, they are the same. In scientific ... A: The nutrition labels are different from country to country, I guess that's the cause of confusion ... | ||
| Taking wheat out of my kids' diet | 4/9/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I have two children-my oldest, who is 3 1/2, has had purple circles under his eyes since he was a ... A: It is important to figure out what the children are really allergic to, wheat or gluten. There are ... | ||
| Healty cooking oils | 4/9/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
| Q: Recently my wife and I have been concerned about what oils to cook with and weather or not they ... A: When cooking it is important not to overheat the oil because it will breakdown and lose some of its ... | ||
| weight loss | 4/9/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
| Q: I was reading some of the questions you have answered and this is my question....why, when someone ... A: Number one, when someone has bypass surgery for weight loss they are very closely monitored on a ... | ||
| canned food nutrician | 4/8/2007 | 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: Over the long term, the answer is yes because canned foods lose some of their nutritional value ... | ||
| 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: Yes, walnuts and flax seed are the highest in omega-3s. A high quality fish oil supplement is also a ... | ||
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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.
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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.
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Certified pediatric registered nurse, BSN in Nursing from SUNY Brockport, NY.
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