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How to Burn More Calories Every Day

How to Burn More Calories Every Day

Burn more calories and bite into a healthy lifestyle this National Nutrition Month® by adopting healthy physical activity habits!

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Read Food Labels

How to Read Food Labels

When you read food labels it gives you an idea of how that food matches up to your daily goals for calories, fat, protein, carbs & more.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Make Healthy Food Choices

How to Make Healthy Food Choices

This article will give you advice on how to make healthy food choices. Eating better not only makes you feel better, it improves your quality of life!

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Consume fewer calories

How To Consume Fewer Calories

Consuming fewer calories may help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and some cancers. Cutting just 100 calories a day can help you lose 10 pounds per year and you probably won’t even miss the food you leave behind! Here’s what 100 calories looks like: 1… Continue reading How To Consume Fewer Calories

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
National Nutrition Month

Happy National Nutrition Month!

National Nutrition Month ® is a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
ENFit

ENFit: How to Transition to the New Feeding Tube Connectors

Tube feeding devices with ENFit connectors will improve patient safety by reducing misconnections. Find out how to use the new system.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Feeding Tube Awareness Week

Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2015

Feeding Tube Awareness Week was created by Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation to increase awareness and acceptance of feeding tubes and enteral nutrition.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter Winter 2014/2015

Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter Winter 2014-2015

This edition features the evidence behind utilizing Registered Dietitians to prevent hospital readmissions in people at home on nutrition support.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Prevent Infection Related to Tube Feeding

How to Prevent Infection Related to Tube Feeding

Prevent infection related to tube feeding with proper daily care. Learn about how to prevent gastrointestinal & skin infection around the feeding tube site.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Safe Infant Formula Preparation

How to Safely Prepare Powdered Infant Formula at Home

Safe handling and preparation of powdered infant formula is important to prevent contamination and infection. Follow these tips from the World Health Organization to safely prepare powdered infant formula at home. Make sure the powdered formula is not expired and that the packaging is intact. Wash all supplies (cups, spoons, bottle, nipples etc.) in hot… Continue reading How to Safely Prepare Powdered Infant Formula at Home

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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