RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Today's Dietitian
September 2010, Web Exclusive
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
The National School Lunch Program's regulations have not
changed significantly since 1990. It is time for swift and serious reform. Read on to see what changes may be in store to make this meal the healthiest of the day.
Today's DietitianJanuary 2010, Vol. 12, No. 1, P. 24
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
Although currently limited, research suggests that these microorganisms may help prevent and manage gastrointestinal troubles in youngsters.
Today's Dietitian
December 2009, Vol. 11, No. 12, P. 28
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
Dietary choices and physical activity can help prevent and treat this disease while improving overall health.
Today's Dietitian
September 2009, Vol. 11, No. 9, P. 26
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
Making food fun again by turning away from the can't-haves and looking at the must-haves.
Today's DietitianJune 2009, Vol. 11, No. 6, P. 44
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
Building a bridge between these two groups can lead to overall benefits for both sets.
Today's DietitianOctober 2008, Vol. 10, No. 10, P. 42
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
Mother Nature offers a wondrous selection of healthy foods, but research has yet to prove any of them magical. Help erase your clients’ fantastical ideas about new “superfoods” by returning to commonsense advice and reviewing research.
Today's DietitianAugust 2008, Vol. 10 No. 8 P. 38
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
As gravity dictates, what goes up must come down. But if predictions are correct, food prices may defy the laws and continue to climb into the foreseeable future.
Today’s DietitianFebruary 2008, Vol. 10 No. 2 P. 34
By Christen C. Cooper, MS, RD
The results are in: This oft-neglected mineral can help thwart sodium’s harmful effects and benefit the overall health of the body’s most vital muscle.
Finding Dulcinea - Librarian of the Internet
Review and Content by Chris Cooper
A user-friendly guide to the best on line diet plans.
Promise Institute Heart HeadlinesFall 2007, Vol. 2, Issue 3
Christen C. Cooper
Promise Institute Heart HeadlinesSummer 2007, Vol. 2, Issue 2
Content by Chris Cooper
The Grapevine
Teachers College, Columbia University
Program in Nutrition
Spring 2006, Issue XVII
By Chris Cooper
As a dietetic intern, your privilege is learning, not leading. This article offers some ideas for preparing mentally and physically for your dietetic internship.
The GrapevineTeachers College, Columbia University
Program in Nutrition
Winter 2006, Issue XVI
By Chris Cooper
A look at New York's best Brazilian food, complete with variations between regional cuisines--from hot to not.
The GrapevineTeachers College, Columbia University
Program in Nutrition
Fall 2005, Issue XV
By Chris Cooper
Energy bars are now common snacks or meals on-the-go. These convenience foods run counter to the principle that minimally-processed food is preferable to food that's been condensed into a 4-inch slab.Yet for some reason, these modern munchies manage to meet our food-savvy lips anyway.