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Ask the Dietitian: Bonnie Marcus, B.Sc. Food Science
Bonnie Marcus is a dietitian with experience in nutrition counselling for children and adults. She has taught nutrition, at the university level, to students with science, non-science and exercise science backgrounds.
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	I have lost 15 pound in 3 weeks that I could not shed in seven years through waitlifting and rigorous exercise, by following a low carb diet. My sense of wellbeing has greatly improved as well as my mental alertness. I am wondering if you can suggest low carb treats that I can offer my child, instead of the high carb stuff offered in the grocery store? (He definitely has a sweet tooth!)
	I am one of the lucky girls who gained more than just the freshman fifteen in college. I went from a size 5 to a size 16 in four years and gained approximately 70 pounds. I am only 23, just graduated from college am beginning my career. I have tried to diet, exercise, etc. I just get burnt out and it is so easy to eat unhealthy when you are low on time. My new roommate is a health freak and has started to help me "change my lifestyle". I am counting calories and (although not very much) exercising. I am doing really well and have lost 15-20 pounds in the last month. I am just scared that I am going to get burnt out now but I do know that I am atleast 30 pounds over weight and my self-esteem is going way down, while my weight is going up. How do I change my lifestyle and not get burnt out?
	Should I breast feed or bottle-feed my baby?
	How much weight should my baby gain in the first year?
	When do I introduce solid foods?
	How can parents help children develop a healthy attitude toward eating and food?
	How does the developmental stages of a one year old relate to food?
	How come babies prefer sweets?
	My one year old wants to poke his/her fingers in food. What should I do?
	What strategies can be used to encourage healthful eating?
	What can be done to help overweight children?
	My 14 year old daughter is slightly overweight. She is on a fad diet. How can we help her lose weight sensibly?
	What is anorexia nervosa?
	What is bulimia or bulimarexia?
	What is aerobic nervosa?
	Anorexia nervosa, bulimia and aerobic nervosa are prevalent amongst teenagers. What can parents do to try to prevent these extreme behaviors?

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