The holiday season is filled with family and food, but can also be stressful for many people who are concerned about overconsumption. Americans typically gain… Read more
Category: nutrition
UPMC Teaches Pittsburgh Public School Students about Nutrition
Fifth grade students at Woolslair Elementary School laughed and cheered while singing water bottle Moe Flow and the soda can band The Belchers competed for… Read more
Tips to Understanding Nutrition Labels
We asked Laura Edwards, dietitian manager at UPMC McKeesport, for some tips on understanding nutrition labels. What are some red flags on a nutrition label?… Read more
Infographic: Pregnancy Nutrition
Black, Hispanic and less-educated women consume a less nutritious diet than their well-educated, white counterparts in the weeks leading up to their first pregnancy, according… Read more
Myths and Tips for Healthy Eating
We asked Thomas Hritz, dietitian manager at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, for some tips on healthy eating. To many people, taking the first step is… Read more