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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| water retention | 5/21/2007 | Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant |
| Q: hey man, i was just wondering how can you tell the difference between a layer of fat and a layer of ... A: Great question, as sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate btw subQ fluid and fat---I'm ... | ||
| milk consumption | 5/21/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: How much milk should teen(16-22) consumes daily? Is there a maixmum amount? If so, what are the ... A: Ted, Dairy is a hot topic of debate. If you believe the commercials you would think everyone should ... | ||
| cla-1000 | 5/20/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
| Q: what is your opinion of cla-1000. I hate myself and do not understand why I have no will power to ... A: Did you know that NO food is fattening? And that ALL food is fattening. You can eat chocolate every ... | ||
| cla-1000 | 5/20/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: What is your opinion on cla-1000? A: For what purpose? I don't really recommend CLA because it is an omega-6 fat. Most people get too ... | ||
| suppliments for teens | 5/20/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I am 13 years old and I've been trying to put some more mass on me for football. I've heard how whey ... A: Justin, I understand the desire for increased mass but you need to be careful at your age. You ... | ||
| CHOLESTROL DEFFICIENCY DISEASE | 5/20/2007 | Todd Bublitz, RCEP |
| Q: WHAT DISEASE DOES OCCURE IN THE DIFFECIENCY OF CHOLESTROL? A: Aqeel Kahn, There are several articles that will answer your question. I will point you to those ... | ||
| Hemoglobin--rising foods | 5/20/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: what diet is highly effected to increase the level of hemoglobin in the body? A: The most effective way to increase your blood hemoglobin reading is Fe-protein drugs prescribed by ... | ||
| 500-Calorie deficit to lose 1 pound a week? | 5/20/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I started a my own diet about a week ago and I just wanted to know if its healthy or if there is ... A: It looks a picture perfect "healthy" diet -- but: 1. The 500-Cal. a day deficit would be better to ... | ||
| weightloss | 5/20/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: I started a my own diet about a week ago and I just wanted to know if its healthy or if there is ... A: I believe that your weight loss goal of 20 to 30 pounds in as many weeks is perfect. One pound per ... | ||
| soda vs diet soda (equal or splenda) | 5/19/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
| Q: is regular soda better for you than diet soda? is Splenda better than Equal in the soda? A: Just avoid them both! If you drink regular soda you are loading your body up with sugar and all ... | ||
| no weight loss connected to hypothyroidism and SSRIs? | 5/18/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: For the last 6 weeks I have been exercising at the gym 5 days a week(cardio and weight training) for ... A: It has taken me a bit to write this response, but I felt that the time was necessary as you are ... | ||
| cholesrol | 5/18/2007 | Todd Bublitz, RCEP |
| Q: what are the dietry requirements of cholestrol? A: Aqeel Khan, The American Heart Association recommends that the average healthy person eat no more ... | ||
| Thin with belly problem | 5/16/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I am 16, female, 5'1", 115 lbs, have a small frame, and am a dancer on a weekly basis. I am ... A: I can imagine these reasons for your problem: 1. You eat too little. If you remember photos of ... | ||
| Weight Loss | 5/16/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female. I am 5'2 and I weigh 315 lbs. I am ready to lose the weight and keep it ... A: I'm a big fan of losing weight and keeping it off without spending ANYTHING but grocery money. NONE ... | ||
| Muscle gain calories | 5/15/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ... A: Dave, You and I are the same height and weight, but my BMI is about 21. I know that you need about ... | ||
| Muscle gain calories | 5/15/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ... A: Your BMI is good but it could be better. The important component to gaining muscle while training ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/14/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds ANSWER: That is a fairly rapid weight ... A: Okay, for your weight I recommend eating about 2300 calories per day in order to lose weight. You ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/14/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds ANSWER: Hi Sandise, It will take a lot ... A: I suggest at least 1200 calories per day and If you will be able to do it and follow a program, will ... | ||
| Meal frequincy: new trends | 5/14/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: 18mth ago I weighed 128kg i now weigh 94kg ,my week starts with Boot Camp 3 days a week 2 days of a ... A: There's very little scientific evidence supporting the "6 small meals" idea. Yes, it does work -- ... | ||
| low (zero) fats diet | 5/14/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: If I eat food high in carbohydrates and very low in fat lets say zero fat, will I lose weight? ... A: No. You need to get enough fat into your diet. Your brain is about 60at and it is also required for ... | ||
| low (zero) fats diet | 5/14/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: If I eat food high in carbohydrates and very low in fat lets say zero fat, will I lose weight? ... A: If you stay under a certain amount of calories, you will lose weight regardless if it is carbs, fat, ... | ||
| low (zero) fats diet | 5/14/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: If I eat food high in carbohydrates and very low in fat lets say zero fat, will I lose weight? ... A: Eating just carb-rich foods with no fat doesn't guarantee weight loss. It's always a matter of ... | ||
| Hydrogenized oils, trans fatty acids, CLA, and health | 5/13/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: I've been trying to cut trans fats from my diet. Is it true that foods NOT containing partially ... A: According to Fran McCullough (The Good Fat Cookbook,) our total intake of trans fats has increased ... | ||
| Fiber | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I have vascularitis and am on chemo for this, which is causing me to have problems with moving my ... A: Chemo can do some nasty things to the body. It's not surprising to see it have an effect on the ... | ||
| Appetite Suppressants | 5/13/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a healthy appetite suppressant? I know what I'm supposed to ... A: I don't really recommend appetite suppressant drugs. You can use a couple of natural approaches. ... | ||
| Natural Appetite Suppressant | 5/13/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
| Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a natural, healthy appetite suppressant? A: Natural appetite suppresants are predominantly protein based. Protein is found in lean ... | ||
| Calories | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I know in order to lose weight, you have to work off as many calories as you take in. Let's say I ... A: At your age, height, and weight, your basic calories burned per day are between 1490 and 1790 ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds A: That is a fairly rapid weight loss and I don't really recommend that for your health. You should ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds A: The basic math is either to burn or to not consume about 1600 calories every day for six weeks. ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds A: There are 3 pillars to lose weight safely and finally: 1. correct balance of quality food 2. water ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds A: Great to hear that you have set a goal weight loss and a date upon which to complete it. I believe ... | ||
| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds A: It will take a lot of will power and exercise to lose three-four pounds per week. Try a low carb ... | ||
| vitamins | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: Can you tell me about how calcium absorption is effected by magnesium? I heard that taking both at ... A: The process of absorption for magnesium is basically the same as calcium. However, some people ... | ||
| willl i gain weight? | 5/13/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I have not been eating that much lately, and I have done a lot of fasting and I have lost a good ... A: The straight answer is yes. You should avoid the excessive hunger that causes you to binge. It is ... | ||
| Best time to eat yogurt | 5/12/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I'd like to know when is the best time to eat yogurt in order to reap max benefits from live ... A: Shearer, I am not aware of any data on this matter. Since live cultures are beneficial over an ... | ||
| Hunger | 5/12/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
| Q: I've started going to the gym 3 times a week, but since going I've encountered a sweet tooth have ... A: Here are my top suggestions for curbing a sweet tooth and control hunger. I also sugget that you ... | ||
| Calories | 5/11/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
| Q: I know in order to lose weight, you have to work off as many calories as you take in. Let's say I ... A: Your body burns a set amount of calories every day according to your weight. A 200 lb. person burns ... | ||
| Calories | 5/11/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
| Q: I know in order to lose weight, you have to work off as many calories as you take in. Let's say I ... A: The amount of calories we burn daily varies because it depends on our size , height and age. You ... | ||
| Gaining what - fat, muscle, or water? | 5/11/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
| Q: Z -- In the past few months I have lost about 15 lbs due to decreased calories, improved nutrition ... A: To gain 1 pound of pure fat, you must overconsume 3500 Calories. To gain 1 pound of water, you can ... | ||
| OCD and diet | 5/11/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
| Q: I am suffering from severe OCD and panic attacks and diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I used to eat ... A: AG, First, only about 6 of doctors get any formal training in nutrition in medical school. So, they ... | ||
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Nutrition & Dieting
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- Richard Rost
- Cari Corbet-Owen
- Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach
- Tasha Tinsley
- Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
- Maria Faires, RD and Certified Personal Trainer
- Linda Yo
- Lela Simon
- Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI
- Rika Susan
- Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD
- Phil Stevens
- Dr Nina Bailey
- Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
- Laura Ray, BS Nutrition, Certified Wellness Coach
Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
Top Expert on this page
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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