Susan_RD_101 
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Re: Daily Protein Goals
@Nemo For older adults, I recommend a protein target of 1 g per kg of healthy body weight (i.e. assumes that your body mass index is between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/msq). From there, I will typically bump u…3 -
Re: RDA levels vs. WHO vs. Nutrient Balance - potassium, calcium
Hello! First, the requirement for potassium is an AI (adequate intake) and not an RDA. An AI is set when there isn’t enough research to determine the amount of a nutrient that is essential for variou…1 -
Re: Do sunflower seeds prevent absorption of other nutrients?
Hello @AndrewBrown , Our bodies ability to absorb and assimilate nutrients from food is termed "bioavailability". The bioavailability of nutrients is influenced by our individual health and…6 -
Re: Is it possible to design a fully nutritious diet with low Phosphorus?
@AndrewBrown If there is a medical reason to keep phosphorus low, I would meet with a dietitian skilled in renal nutrition. There is a concern that excessive restriction of phosphorus can lead to poo…2 -
Re: Vegan Diet - b12
@seilim I am a vegan dietitian and have been eating vegan since I was a teenager. While a poorly planned vegan diet can result in negative health outcomes, so too can a poorly planned omnivore diet! …7
