TWEAKING MITOCHONDRIA VIA NUTRITION

Known as the “cellular powerhouse,” mitochondria generate most of a cell’s biochemical energy; as well, the organelles regulate cell death (apoptosis). Recent evidence suggests that mitochondrial defects may be linked to severe muscular and nervous disorders,...

KIDS IN THE AISLES

PROGRAM HELPS STEER KIDS TOWARD GOOD NUTRITION August is Kids Eat Right Month and the core principles are a tailor-made call-to-action for retail dietitians: Shop Smart, Cook Healthy, Eat Right. This initiative from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...