Re: Changed Title - Comments made to dietitians regarding their weight/eating habits

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Hi All,

This is an interesting topic. I have maintained a reasonable weight for my

height for some time though was overweight as a child and also going through my

dietetic program and internship. I have had some clients mention that they

were happy I am at a good weight because I am more believable in what I

recommend. I have had others say that I can't understand their challenges

because I am at a good weight. I give a little of my weight history and then

focus on exploring their concerns. I often say that even with my dealing with

my own overweight, my concerns aren't necessarily the concerns they are facing.

When I was working in a hospital in out-patient department, people I had just

counseled would often be next to me in line at the cafeteria at lunch. When

they realized I was next to them, they would immediately look at their tray to

re-check what they had just selected and then all eyes would go to my plate.

I also had a time that I was at a co-workers' house, her sister asked her if it

was okay if she baked cookies while I was there. I think these comments do go

with being an RD and give us the opportunity to challenge misperceptions.

Widiss, RD, MFT

Registered Dietitian

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Question on red meat

Hello guys,

I was looking for a source that classifies what meats are considered red. Does

anybody know of one? Can you confirm if they are beef, pork, veal and lamb?

Anything else? Thank you!

Maggie Carneiro, MPH, RD, CDE

Dietitian

Loma University Transplantation Institute

25865 Barton Road, Suite 101

Loma , Ca. 92354

ext 36755

e-mail: mcarneir@... <mailto:mcarneir%40llu.edu>

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