Susan_RD_101 
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Re: How are we all still alive?
@Fern36 As an RD, one of my favourite features of Cronometer is their nutrient "Data Confidence Score" (visible when you hover your mouse over the intake percentage in your diary). This sco…3 -
Re: Is there anything unsafe about calorie restriction?
@CalMark In that case, there is nothing inherently unsafe about restricting calories, as @Aaron mentioned; in fact, there may be possible health benefits associated with such dietary practices. Just …1 -
Re: protein requirements
@aj2323 You are right that seniors may have higher protein needs; however, 1 g of protein per kg would likely be excessive and more than the kidneys can handle. I'd aim for 1 g per kg of healthy body…6 -
Re: Welcome to Ask An Expert!
@akalbedwi Thanks for your question! It's important to remember that we can't build lean muscle or "bulk up" simply by eating more calories; there needs to be a muscle building resistance t…2 -
Re: Fiber: Soluble vs Insoluble
@mike Soluble fibre is a key component of the "portfolio diet" (arguably one of the most effective strategies for lowering LDL cholesterol). On this diet, 10-25 g of soluble fibre is recomm…2
