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Weight Loss Supplements? Don't

7/15/2014

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Weight Loss Supplements - Don't. | Bailey DeBarmore | The Health Risks behind Weight Loss Supplements and the Truth behind Before and After Photos
The media is full of quick-fix advertisements designed to entice you to try their newest product. The weight loss industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, and it profits from you buying its pills and serums... and lies.

Would it be profitable for them to sell you a product that worked? Then you wouldn't be back to buy more.

They use media strategies and psychology to design their advertisements so you want to buy what they are selling in the hopes that finally, just finally, you will find the magic solution to the weight you've been trying to shed.

Why You Shouldn't Try Weight Loss Supplements

Just like herbal supplements, most weight loss supplements are not regulated by the FDA. FDA regulation is important because scientists there double check the work of the manufacturer's scientists to make sure the pill does what they say it will do, and that it is safe.

Without this double check, manufacturers can fill supplements with various percentages of ingredients. Often companies will cite a scientific study where their pill lead to weight loss, but they leave out the fact that the pill they are selling you only contains a fraction of the active ingredient, so it won't be in sufficient quantities to work.

So then you should just take more of the pills, right?

Wrong. Because they aren't regulated by the FDA, companies can fill the pills with various ingredients, some of which can be harmful. For example, there have been numerous reports of liver damage caused by the popular supplement Hydroxycut. So many, in fact, that in April 2014 the FDA issued a Consumer Update report recommending that all consumers using Hydroxycut stop immediately. Hydroxycut led to liver damage so severe in one consumer they required a transplant. Another Hydroxycut user died.

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Study Tips for the RD Exam

7/7/2014

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POST UPDATED 11/8/2017

There are so many ways you can learn the information for the RD exam. Here are some of my suggestions - tried and true! You can learn more about my Study Smarter Method 
at my RD Exam page.

Check out my RD exam resources, read what past students have to say, and explore other blog posts about the test.
Studying for the RD Exam - Bailey DeBarmore

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How to Study for the RD Exam

7/7/2014

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POST UPDATED 11/8/2017
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - the RD Exam has 
a lot on it!

I spent a lot of time as a TA in undergrad, where I hosted study sessions for students, helping them hone in on their best study method, how to think like the test writer, etc. and I also spent a lot of time writing hard exams.

I reached back into the depths of my experiences pre-dietetic internship to come up with a study method for tackling the RD Exam.
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Making A Study Binder for the RD Exam

7/7/2014

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There's a lot of material on the RD exam, and it's important to organize your study materials in a way that will be conducive to efficient studying. Ready to dive in? Learn about RD exam study materials and tips, the exam itself, and download free study materials at my RD Exam page.
Making a study binder to help you pass the RD exam

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Making a Study Schedule for the RD Exam

7/7/2014

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Why You Should Make a Study Schedule:
- If you are studying during the summer, it's easy to get distracted

- If you have already started a job, you need to stay on track with the limited time you have for studying

- There is a lot of information, which can be overwhelming - having a schedule can remind you that you've already prepared and calm you down

- A study schedule breaks the material down into manageable parts

- You can account for big events, like weddings and graduations, and give yourself time-off from studying

How to study for the RD exam

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What Are Probiotics & Should You Use Them?

7/7/2014

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What are probiotics & should you use them? - Bailey DeBarmore
Your body has more non-human cells than human cells. In fact, 10 times more! These non-human cells are called "microbiota" and include bacteria as well as other types of cells. Do you remember The Human Genome Project that concluded in 2001? Researchers succeeding in mapping out the entire genetic makeup of human DNA.

The National Institutes of Health, America's premier research institution, has embarked upon The Human Microbiome Project to do just the same but instead, map the microbiome that resides within the human body.

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Healthy Eating for Kids: 5 Tips to Get You Started

6/30/2014

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Healthy Eating for Kids: 5 Tips to Get You Started   |    Bailey DeBarmore
As a nanny, I am the first to say that trying to get kids to eat healthy can be tough! But there are a few tricks that - along with patience - can get the job done. While they may seem to go against "common sense" but they work.

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Stop Fat Talk!

6/10/2014

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Stop Fat Talk      | Bailey DeBarmore
What is fat talk?
Body-critical talk; contagious; worsens existing poor body image and self esteem; sets the stage for eating disorders; often reflects how the speaker is expected to feel about her body, not how she actually feels (1)
Have you noticed any "body-positive" campaigns lately? Perhaps Operation Beautiful by TriDelta? Or "Fight Fat Talk" by Special K? Don't forget one of my favorites, the Self-Esteem Project by Dove that has an entire section devoted to the Role of the Media and how airbrushing and photoshopping as well as scantily clad music video dancers impact the young women of the upcoming generation. They have games like "Retouch Roulette" where young girls learn to spot altered images, gradually redefining their sense of beauty without the impact of the media.

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RD Exam: "RD In a Flash" Flash Cards

6/1/2014

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I have begun studying for the RD exam! A year ago I never thought I would get here. By my senior year of undergrad, I had solidified and mastered the study techniques that work for me, and I am happy to say they were successfully ingrained into my brain, because they have come back like clockwork to prep for "the biggest exam of my life".

My internship has a number of review materials available, including the Jean Inman and CDR practice exam. We also have a practice exam on the hospital library computers and QuizStar modules. Unfortunately they do not have any of these materials in the updated versions for the 2012 exam. I'll address what I've decided to do later on in the post. Note that the 2012 update was a major change from the 2007 exam. The most recent 2017 exam is organized almost identically to the 2012 update. The 2017 exam will be through 2021.

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Should You Eat Low-Fat Foods?

5/27/2014

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The production and advertisement of low-fat food products has skyrocketed in the past few decades - likely due to the research that came out 40 years ago which supposedly linked fat to heart disease. New research has surfaced that challenges this long-held belief, revealing that fat has a "null" effect (not bad, not good) on heart disease risk.(1)
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Should you eat low fat foods?    Bailey DeBarmore blog

Another theme in "food media" these days is buying local, organic, and natural. These terms can carry many meanings which means they can be confusing, too. But with the resurfacing of the Paleo diet and its followers, fuel has been added to the proverbial fire. The premise is that eating foods that are minimally processed (if at all) is more beneficial for our bodies, avoiding the preservatives and other chemicals added to foods for shelf life and appearance that our body doesn't recognize.

I want to arm you with some knowledge about low fat foods, so when confronted with the aisles of options at the grocery store, you feel equipped to make the decision that is right for you.

  • First I'll teach you what the different types of fat-reduced products are and what the claims mean.
  • Then we'll talk about two different categories of food: foods you can have low-fat without worrying about menacing ingredients, and foods you should choose the full-fat option.
  • On the way you'll learn the reasons behind these categories, and see examples that illustrate each point.

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10 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss: Part II

5/22/2014

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10 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss  |   Bailey DeBarmore

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10 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss: Part I

5/20/2014

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10 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss    |   Bailey DeBarmore

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10 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

5/15/2014

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10 Reasons Youre Not Losing Weight  |   Bailey DeBarmore
The magazines at the grocery store check-out feature "Best & Worst Beach Bods" and "5 Ways to Lose 15 Pounds!" that draw you in and flip the switch to start the fat talk.

Whether your doctor has mentioned you should lose a little weight (or your mother), whether its been a lifelong battle for you, or any other reason why you might still be reading this blog post - when you try to make changes in your life, and no fruit comes of it, it can be frustrating.

You look up healthy cooking recipes, join the gym (and go almost every day!) and clip a pedometer on, the scale still won't budge. And you're trying so so hard.

There are often one or two sneaky habits that persist despite healthy changes that we a) don't know are hindering our road to success or b) we are still in denial.

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How to Achieve Long-Term Change for Diet and Health

5/8/2014

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Achieving Long Term Change    |   Bailey DeBarmore

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Do I Have a Food Allergy?

5/6/2014

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Do I Have a Food Allergy? or is it something else? | Bailey DeBarmore
Have you heard of a peanut allergy? Maybe you've seen "This is a Peanut-Free (Workplace, Classroom)!" signs.

Peanut allergies are a pretty big deal. So are other food allergies.

But have you ever noticed that when you eat a certain food your tummy rumbles a bit, maybe you get some gas?

​ Does that mean you're allergic to that food (wheat, milk,...?) Let's find out.

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Registered Dietitian versus Nutritionist

5/1/2014

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Registered Dietitian (RD) versus Nutritionist   |    Bailey DeBarmore
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN)* are qualified food and nutrition professionals, with the training to translate nutritional science into not only practical habits and changes for you but to provide quality nutrition care in the clinical setting. Some states require a nutritionist to be licensed, and licensure requires certain credentials – typically RDN. Why would states require that? Because RDNs go through a rigorous, standardized process to receive their credential:
  1. Complete a bachelors program that is nationally accredited and reviewed on a regular basis
  2. Apply for and match to a dietetic internship, or supervised practice. The process is incredibly competitive, with a 50% national match rate.
  3. Pass a nationally standardized exam to gain the RDN credential.
  4. Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain the credential.

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