Nutrition, Health, & Wellness

Nutrition plays a critical role in health care as nutritional imbalances are potential contributors to several chronic conditions. Optimizing nutritional status can be one of the most important and effective lifestyle-based interventions. Personalized nutrition serves as a powerful preventive and therapeutic tool for improving health outcomes.
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10
%

US adults meet current fruit and vegetable intake recommendations.[1,2]

60
%

US adults aged 20 and over used a dietary supplement in the past 30 days.[3]

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Using a Food-First Approach
“Nutrition is a powerful ally in our overall health because what we eat affects how we feel. A functional nutrition approach will use the patient's lab data and medical history to create a truly personalized plan." - Kathie Swift, RDN
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10
%

US adults meet current fruit and vegetable intake recommendations.[1,2]

60
%

US adults aged 20 and over used a dietary supplement in the past 30 days.[3]

See references

Nutrition, Health, & Wellness Resources

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How the Changing Seasons Impact Nutrition, Health, & the Body’s Internal Clock

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The Phytobiome, Planetary Health, and Human Disease

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Restoring Thyroid Hormone Balance

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Micronutrient Deficiencies, Ultra-Processed Foods, & Personalized Food Plans

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Hot Topic: Realizing the Promise of Gene-Directed Personalized Lifestyle Interventions

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CVD and Social Determinants of Health

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Healthy Nutrition at Menopause

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Dr. Joel Evans on Chronic Stress, Mindfulness, & the Functional Medicine Path

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References
  1. Lee SH, Moore LV, Park S, Harris DM, Blanck HM. Adults meeting fruit and vegetable intake recommendations — United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2022;71(1):1-9. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7101a1
  2. Kalmpourtzidou A, Eilander A, Talsma EF. Global vegetable intake and supply compared to recommendations: a systematic review. Nutrients. 2020;12(6):1558. Published 2020 May 27. doi:10.3390/nu12061558
  3. Mishra S, Stierman B, Gahche JJ, Potischman N. Dietary supplement use among adults: United States, 2017-2018. NCHS Data Brief. 2021;(399):1-8. Accessed September 7, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db399.htm>