It is well noted and appreciated by many that experience is the best teacher. However,the wise and best thing in life is to learn from the experience of others. Trust me, some mistakes are not worth the experience. I am optimistic of the future of dietetics and appreciate greatly how lecturers, preceptors and dietitians are […]
The Academy’s Code of Ethics has been updated numerous times since the 1930 publication of “A Professional Code for the Hospital Dietitian.” The most recent revision prior to this year’s was published in 2009. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving […]
Are you looking for evidenced based science of nutrition linked to the prevention and management of diabetes? Diabetes UK has launched a new nutrition guidelines to support Individual approach of diabetes management. The overarching aim of this guideline is to provide evidence based nutrition recommendations for healthcare professionals to support adults with diabetes and those […]
The secret to setting smart health goals in 2018 We are always advised to write down our goals if we want to achieve something worthwhile. There is more to turning your goals from a fleeting wish into something substantial. The following points would guide you to set smart health goals in 2018. 1. […]
Becoming a dietitian in Ghana Many of my friends looked at me with surprise when I told them I was a dietetic intern and that I would be a registered dietitian (RD) soon after successfully writing the licensure exams. The followup question was, did you school in Ghana? I always answered in […]
We all begin the new year with vim and vigour , thus invigorated to make a resolution about how we want to lose weight , eat healthy or keep fit. I this article I would try my best to detail what most if not all dietitians wish for the public and most especially their clients […]
BLOOD GROUP DIET : FUSS OR FACT? People around the world are familiar with the blood group diet or blood type diet, a lifestyle plan instructing followers to eat and exercise in certain ways, depending on their blood type. The blood type diet is based on the belief of naturopath James D’Adamo that one’s diet […]