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Item Open Access Mediterranean diet useful to prevent, treat Parkinson’s(2024-07-10) Pugh, Bryce A; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about the scientific connection between your diet and Parkinson's DiseaseItem Open Access Diet plays role in preventing, managing migraines(2024-06-12) Pugh, Bryce A; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is (type in the important message of your column)Item Open Access Steer children toward water and milk consumption(2024-04-03) Denning, Michael JrItem Open Access Penny Pinchers Healthy Grocery Store Tour Leader Talking Points(2024-04-05) Kolasa, Kathryn M; Smith, Brittany; Ashe, Gerri; Thomas, De'Vette; White, QuataviaThis slide set was created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in partnership with Pitt Partners for Health (PPH) to be printed and used as a guide for volunteers leading tours as a part of their Healthy Grocery Store Tours program. This comprehensive booklet provides background on the program; an overview of the tour schedule; an explanation of helpful grocery store shelf tags like Guiding Stars (at Food Lion), WIC tags, and unit prices; offers instruction on key messages and activities that should be shared with participants during each stop along the tour to make healthy food choices at the best price; and explains the $15 Grocery Store Challenge that will take place at the end.Item Open Access Penny Pinchers Healthy Grocery Store Tour Training Slides(2024-04-07) Kolasa, Kathryn M; Smith, Brittany; Ashe, Gerri; Thomas, De'Vette; White, QuataviaThis slide set was created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in partnership with Pitt Partners for Health (PPH) to be used to train volunteers that will lead or assist with the Penny Pincher's Grocery Store Tour program. It provides basic tour information, a tentative outline of activities, and explains helpful tools at the grocery store that can make shopping for healthy and affordable items easier like Guiding Stars, WIC shelf-tags, and unit prices. Each "stop" along the grocery store tour is reviewed along with key messages that should be communicated with tour participants.Item Open Access Protein helps us retain muscle mass as we age(2024-02-07) Bednarz, Jacek Jr; Kolasa, Kathryn MItem Open Access High-fiber food may help decrease risk of colon cancer(2024-01-31) Gray, Catherine; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about how increasing dietary fiber may decrease the risk of developing colon cancer.Item Open Access Grocery Store Tour For Teens, 2023 Pitt County North Carolina(2024-01-29) Kolasa, Kathryn M; Dail, Lauren; Armstrong, TaneishaThis is an adaptation of the Grocery Store Tour Cooking Matters At the Store for Adults developed by Share Our Strength. This document includes the review of literature of grocery store tours for teens and selected materials identifed for that purpose. The 1 1/2 hour tour oultined in this document was requested by the Pitt County 4-H agent to include in an "Adulting 101 camp" for teens. The document includes tour stops and key talking points, a description of the $15 challenge to purchase items needed for healthy trail mix and smoothies. Pre and post evaluation of the half day experience and photos are included.Item Open Access Ingredients, alcohol level figure into drinks' nutrition information(2024-01-24) Pugh, Bryce A; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is looking at the specific nutritional contents of alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, and spirits.Item Open Access Moderation is key when adding alcohol into a healthy diet(2023-01-17) Pugh, Bryce A; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is focused on the effects of alcohol on your body and brain, and describes the current literature regarding the safety and potential benefits of alcohol consumption.Item Open Access Good nutrition can help vegetarians recover from surgery(2024-01-10) Armel, Kristen; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is understanding how a vegetarian diet and exercise may impact health outcomes after a procedure and exploring how these factors may help patients recover from surgery.Item Open Access Nutrition important before, after surgery(2023-01-03) Stamey, Taylor; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is nutrition to promote healing after surgery.Item Open Access Resolve to choose a diet that fits lifestyle, preferences(2023-12-27) Kelley, Sydney; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is healthy eating in relation to losing weight and changing of one's lifestyle.Item Open Access Eat Smart Move More Holiday Challenge(2023-11-08) Stuart, Elle; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about an Eat Smart, move more Holiday Challenge. This challenge is free and available to anyone! It helps individuals practice mindful eating and daily activity throughput the holidays.Item Open Access Community gardens increase access to fresh, healthy produce(2023-10-25) Le, Kevin; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is on the benefits of community gardens.Item Open Access Prenatal Nutrition Basics for Family Medicine Residents(2023-10-10) Kolasa, Kathryn M; Smith, Brittany; McCoy, DukesThis slide set was used in a presentation on prenatal nutrition to a group of family medicine residents and faculty. It provides an overview of basic nutrition recommendations and considerations during pregnancy such as prenatal weight gain and concerns (e.g. pica, food insecurity), the dietary guidelines and common short-fall nutrients that are essential but often lacking in the diets of pregnant women, prenatal vitamin and mineral supplementation, the role of choline in a healthy pregnancy, and current dietary recommendations for gestational diabetes.Item Open Access Eat more beans to experience benefits to your health(2023-09-20) Elliott, Sarah; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. The topic of today's column is eating more beans for health benefits and advice for integrating beans into a family's regular diet.Item Open Access Daily walks can improve digestion, chronic conditions(2023-09-13) Glass, Julia; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is "Daily walks can improve digestion, chronic conditions."Item Open Access Gut-brain connection affects overall health(2023-08-30) Pugh, Bryce A; Kolasa, Kathryn MThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is discussing the topic of the gut-brain axis, and how our nutrition can affect its health.Item Open Access More study needed on artificial sweeteners(2023-08-09) Davis, Nolan; Kolasa, KathrynThis is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is artificial sweeteners need more research.