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Southcoast Hospitals' Chief Dietitian Beth Winthrop, RD, appears on WSAR-AM 1480 radio at 8:15 a.m. the last Thursday of every month speaking on healthy eating.
Below are helpful links from recent shows.
Beth Winthrop, RD
Beth Winthrop is the Chief Dietitian for the three Southcoast hospitals. She joined Southcoast in 1984 after completing her BS degree at Cornell, MS at Tufts and internship at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Winthrop supervises the clinical dietitians, dietitians working in out-patient settings, and the Southcoast/Sodexho dietetic internship program. She is a certified Nutrition Support dietitian and has recently been recognized as 2002 Clinical Nutrition Manager of the year for Sodexho and as outstanding dietitian of the year by the Rhode Island Dietetic Association.
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Click here for mypyramid.gov from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Topic: Thanksgiving food safety; Optifast
Let's Talk Turkey — A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey from the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
October 29, 2009
Topic: 25 Healthy Snacks for Kids
25 Healthy Snacks for Kids from the American Dietetic Association (PDF)
October 3, 2009
Topic: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
Common Questions About Diet and Cancer from the American Cancer Society
July 30, 2009
Topic: Diet and cancer prevention / Vitamin and mineral supplements
The Complete Guide ~ Nutrition and Physical Activity from the American Cancer Society
A Nutrient-Rich Shopping List from the Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition (PDF, 72KB)
Navigating the Grocery Store from the Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition (PDF, 528KB)
June 25, 2009
Topic: "Men's Health Month" / Strawberries
June is Men's Health Month from the American Dietetic Association
Pick your own strawberries from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
May 28, 2009
Topic: Fruits & Veggies Matter
How many fruits and vegetables do you need? from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Ideas for Planning Thrifty Meals from University of Maine Cooperative Extension (PDF document)
May 7, 2009
Topic: PAD (peripheral artery disease)
PAD (peripheral artery disease) from Southcoast Hospitals
Free screenings for PAD (peripheral artery disease) in May & June 2009 from Southcoast Hospitals
Topic: Home food safety
Home food safety from the American Dietetic Association
March 26, 2009
Topic: Food Allergies
Food Allergies, or Just Food Fussiness? from USDA Food & Nutrition Program (PDF document)
Food Allergies: What you need to know from USDA Food & Nutrition Program
February 26, 2009
Topic: National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month 2009 Recipes from American Dietetic Association (PDF document, 172 KB)
October 31, 2008
Topic: Healthy Halloween recipes
Health Halloweeen Recipes & Menus from Eating Well
Healthy Halloween Party Foods with Popcorn from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
September 25, 2008
Topic: How not to gain weight when you quit smoking
Breathe Better: quit smoking links and resources from Southcoast Hospitals
Clear Horizons: Weight worries while quitting smoking
Quitting Tobacco: Enjoying Meals ... Without Smoking from the National Cancer Institute
Quitting Tobacco: Enjoying Coffee and Tea ... Without Smoking from the National Cancer Institute
August 28, 2008
Topic: Back to school lunches
Better School Lunches from Southcoast Hospitals
July 31, 2008
Topic: Money-saving tips for food
My Money-Saving Tips from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
April 24, 2008
Topic: Vegetarian diets
Vegetarian Diets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Vegetarian Meal Ideas from the Michigan State University Extension (PDF document)
Healthful Choices for Vegetarian Families from USDA Food & Nutrition Service (PDF document)
March 27, 2008
Topic: 20th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day
Southcoast Diabetes Management Program
Diabetes Risk Test from the American Diabetes Association
Nutrition Facts from the American Diabetes Association
February 28, 2008
Topic: National Nutrition Month & the first annual National Dietitian Day
Top 10 Nutrition Facts from the American Dietetic Association (PDF download)
Nutrition Fact v. Fiction from the American Dietetic Association (PDF download)
Recipes from the American Dietetic Association (PDF download)
January 31, 2008
Topic: Women and heart disease
Choose to Move from the American Heart Association
Women & Heart Disease from Southcoast Hospitals
Go Red for Women Luncheon from Southcoast Hospitals and the American Heart Association
December 27, 2007
Topic: New Year's resolutions
Action Guide for Healthy Eating from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute
November 29, 2007
Topic: Healthy holiday eating
Mayo Clinic Guide to Healthy Holiday Recipe Substitutions
WebMD's 10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
October 25, 2007
Topic: Small steps for kids
SmallStepKids.gov from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
August 30, 2007
Topic: Back to school lunches
Better School Lunches from Southcoast Hospitals
July 26, 2007
Topic: Water: How much should you drink every day?
Water: How much should you drink every day? from the Mayo Clinic
June 28, 2007
Topic: Healthy nutrition and physical activity for kids during the summer
Small Step Kids from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Help Your Child Grow Up Healthy and Strong from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (PDF document)
May 31, 2007
Topic: BBQ food safety & suggestions for spring cleaning the kitchen
Barbecue and Food Safety from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service
Home Food Safety Tips from the American Dietetic Association
About the Food Keeper from the Food Marketing Institute
April 26, 2007
Topic: Older Americans: Making Choices for a Healthier Future
Growing Older, Eating Better from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
March 29, 2007
Topic: How nutrition helps control diabetes and hypertension: Two major risk factors for kidney failure
Protect Your Kidneys from the National Kidney Disease Education Program
February 22, 2007
Topic: FAD FREE for National Nutrition Month
Weighing the Evidence in Diet Ads from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Fruit & Vegetable Benefits from 5 A Day for Better Health (U.S. government)
January 4, 2007
Topic: Small steps to keeping your New Year's Resolution
SmallStep.gov from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign from National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
November 30, 2006
Topic: GERD Awareness Week
Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) from National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Healthy Holiday Eating from National Diabetes Education Program (PDF)
Topic: Halloween Safety
Halloween safety begins at home from the Mayo Clinic
Topic: National Food Safety Education Month
Food Safety Education from USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
Don't Compromise ~ Clean and Sanitize from Partnership for Food Safety Education
Topic: The healthy lunchbox / The importance of breakfast and family meal times
More Healthful Lunches from www.foodandhealth.com (PDF)
Start Out Smart: A Consumer Guide to the Most Important Meal of the Day from The Minute Maid Company (PDF)
Team Up at Home: Fun Nutrition Activities for the Family from USDA's Team Nutrition and The National PTA (PDF)
Topic: Summertime food safety
Barbecue and Food Safety from the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (PDF)
Topic: FDA Keystone Forum Report on Away-From-Home Foods
FDA unveils new strategy to help reduce obesity from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Just Enough for You: About Food Portions from the Weight-control Information Network
Topic: Building Strong Bones for Kids
Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for Parents from the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center (PDF)
Topic: Sugar Substitutes
Sugar Substitutes: Americans Opt for Sweetness and Lite from the U. S. Food & Drug Administration
Topic: Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements & Health Information from the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements
Topic: Inexpensive ways to include vegetables and fruits in the Winter months
Cabbage Recipes from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Topic: New food labeling laws
Trans Fat Now Listed With Saturated Fat and Cholesterol on the Nutrition Facts Label from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Advice to Consumers: Food Allergen Labeling And Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
New food labeling laws from the American Dietetic Association
Topic: Healthy eating over the holidays
Avoiding Winter weight gain from the Federal Citizen Information Center
Avoiding emotional eating from Mayo Clinic
Topic: Halloween and preventing weight gain during the holidays
Happy Healthy Halloween from FoodandHealth.com (PDF)
Holiday Eating Without the Weight from FoodandHealth.com (PDF)
Topic: Preparing to have safe food and water in an emergency
Food Safety Information for Hurricane Aftermath from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Emergency meal planning for diabetics from the National Kidney Foundation
Topic: Healthy school lunches
School Lunches from the National Dairy Council
School Lunches from the Nemours Foundation
Quick Tips to Packing a Safe Lunch from the Partnership for Food Safety Education
Healthy Eating at School: 10 Tips for Parents from the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (PDF)
Topic: Summer food safety
Barbecue Food Safety from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Handling Food Safely on the Road from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety while Hiking, Camping & Boating from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Topic: Importance of drinking fluids in the hot weather
Water: Don't get caught without it from the UMass Extension Program at the University of Massachusetts
Topic: Community supported agriculture & local farmers markets
Community Supported Agriculture from the UMass Extension Program at the University of Massachusetts
Forbidden Fruit Farm in Dartmouth, Mass.
Topic: The New Food Pyramid
The new Food Pyramid from the United States Department of Agriculture
More information about the new Food Pyramid from Southcoast
Topic: Fast Foods ~ Best choices and other thoughts for "meals on the go"
Eating Better Together from the American Dietetic Association in partnership with Wendy's
Fast Food in '05 from the Nutrition Action Healthletter, a publication of the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Fast Food in '05 from the Nutrition Action Healthletter, a publication of the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Topic: Dietary measures to help prevent stroke
Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
Risk factors for stroke from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
The DASH Eating Plan from the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
More information about stroke from Southcoast
Topic: Women & Heart Disease
What is the Heart Truth? from the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
More information about heart services from Southcoast
Topic: New Year's Resolutions
Fruit of the Month: Grapefruit from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Weight Loss for Life from the Weight Control Information Network of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking from the Weight Control Information Network of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Topic: Healthy Holidays
Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking from the Food Safety and Inspection Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Healthy Holidays tips (PDF file)
Topic: Healthy Halloween
Healthy Halloween recipes (PDF file)
Topic: Healthy Back to School Lunches
Healthy Lunch Box (PDF file)
Healthful Eating for Hungry Kids (PDF file)
Topic: Heart Healthy Summer Food & Activity Choices for Kids
Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids from the American Dietetic Association (PDF file)
More information about summer safety from Southcoast
Topic: Low-fat Dairy Products
Milk Your Diet: A New Approachto Fuel Your Weight-Loss Efforts from the Milk Processor Education Program
Dairy Foods: Myths & Realities from the Dairy Council Digest (PDF file)
The DASH Diet from the National Institutes of Health (PDF file)
Topic: Local Farmer's Markets
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has links to "Mass grown" lists of farmers markets
SouthEastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
"5-a-day" fruit & vegetable recipes from the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Barbecue Food Safety tips from the US Department of Agriculture
Topic: Cholesterol
Portion Distortion! Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years? from the National Institutes of Health
National Cholesterol Education Program from the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack from the National Institutes of Health
Live Healthier, Live Longer from the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute's National Cholesterol Education Program
High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know from the National Institutes of Health (PDF file)
More information about heart disease from Southcoast
Topic: National Nutrition Month
Healthy Eating on the Run from the American Dietetic Association (PDF file)
National Nutrition Month 2004 Quiz from the American Dietetic Association
Recipes: Lemon Barbecued Chicken & Fresh Fruit Clafouti from the American Dietetic Association
Topic: Starting the Year Off Right: Resolve to eat better and keep elders safe with an emergency food shelf
You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking from the American Dietetic Association
Just Enough for You: About Food Portions from the American Dietetic Association
Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions from Kraft Foods
Cooking with Canned Foods from Home Cooking on About.com
Topic: Avoid Holiday Overeating
Weight Maintenance for the Holidays from the American Dietetic Association
Make Your Move in the New Year from the American Dietetic Association
Moderate Consumption of Distilled Spirits and Other Beverage Alcohol in an Adult Diet from the American Dietetic Association
Topic: Nutrition & Diabetes
What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Topic: Pediatric Obesity
Healthy Habit for Healthy Kids: A Nutrition and Activity Guide for Parents from the American Dietetic Association
Helping Your Overweight Child from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Take Charge of Your Health: A Teenager's Guide to Better Health from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Celebrate the Beauty of Youth from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Topic: Nutrition & Eye Health
American Optometric Association: Eye Conditions & Concerns
American Optometric Association: Nutrition & Age-Related Macular Degeneration (412K PDF file/free Adobe Acrobat required)
Topic: Fruits and vegetables from local farms
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership: Buy Local
UMass Extension: What is Community Supported Agriculture and How Does It Work?
