Health and Well-Being

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits involving diarrhea, constipation, or both. These symptoms may occur without visible signs of structural damage or disease in the digestive tract (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2024).

Online spaces give kids and teens valuable ways to stay connected with friends and family, especially during military-related separations and moves. At the same time, these spaces can expose young people to cyberbullying and its lasting effects on mental health and well-being. In this blog, explore practical safety strategies and trusted resources to help caregivers, educators, and providers prevent cyberbullying and support youth in navigating digital spaces safely.

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are becoming popular tools for understanding how food, activity, sleep, and stress influence blood sugar levels. While they offer valuable insights into individual responses and personalized nutrition, their use outside of diabetes care requires careful interpretation. In this blog, we explore the benefits, limitations, and practical applications of CGMs, and how nutrition professionals can use this technology to support evidence-based, individualized care.

Male caregivers play an important role in helping adolescents with disabilities develop life skills, self-confidence, communication abilities, and readiness for adulthood. Research suggests that positive caregiver involvement during adolescence may strengthen social-emotional growth and help youth navigate increasing expectations across school, work, home, and community settings.

In this blog, we explore the role of empathy in service provision, military leadership, and everyday interactions, while introducing practical tools like the PUN (Presence, Understanding, Needs-guesses) framework. Learn how developing empathy can foster stronger communication, deeper understanding, and more effective support for individuals and families.

In this blog, we explore how GLP-1 medications influence dietary intake, why nutrition monitoring matters, and the role of dietitians in supporting long-term health outcomes. Learn how combining medication with personalized nutrition care can help individuals achieve sustainable success while protecting overall nutritional well-being.

“Eat this, not that” isn’t always enough—nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this blog, we explore how precision nutrition uses genetics, lifestyle, and microbiome data to tailor dietary guidance for more effective, individualized care. We also highlight its growing role in managing chronic disease, enhancing performance, and shaping the future of dietetics practice.

This blog post cover integrating IPV-informed care so providers can address not only immediate food access concerns, but also strengthen safety, enhance family stability, and promote long-term well-being.

In this blog, we explore actionable strategies dietitians can use to better support military service members and their families across clinical, community, and virtual settings. From addressing food insecurity and navigating military culture to building collaborative partnerships, this post highlights practical approaches to strengthening nutrition support and promoting healthier military communities.

Male caregivers play a unique and essential role in early childhood development, influencing children’s cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and communication development. For children with varying developmental abilities, intentional engagement with other male caregivers through play, daily routines, and early intervention (EI) can enhance learning and strengthen family well-being. This involvement also supports long-term developmental outcomes.