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Expertise
I am a nutritionist with a bachelors degree in dietetics and am currently working on my masters degree. I have four years working experience in clinical and community nutrition. I can answer most of your general questions relating to medical conditions (pregnancy, food allergies, eating disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimers, etc). **Please remember only a medical professional with access to your medical chart can give you personalized medical advice.** I can also answer questions about vegetarianism, weight loss/gain, sports nutrition, and fad diets.
Experience in the area
Work Experience: 4 years in clinical nutrition at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, 1 year community nutrition at Eastern Illinois University
Organizations
American Dietetic Association, Illinois Dietetic Association, Eastern Illinois Dietetic Association
Education/Credentials
B.S. in dietetics from Eastern Illinois University; currently working on my master's degree in the same area, also at Eastern Illinois University.
Awards and Honors
EIU Senior of the Year-Dietetics
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Aziz | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS , |
| Aziz | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS ALOT SARAH ! Wish U good ..... |
| marcia | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ben | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Chris | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
Recent Answers from Sarah A. Allen
2009-11-18 erythritol and blood glucose levels:
I did some research and I did not find fatigue listed anywhere as a side effect of erythritol. However, I would still not count it out as the cause. Your best bet would be to stop eating it for a couple
2009-11-17 diet for a patient:
Unfortunately elevated creatinine and depleted hemoglobin are common with renal failure. An oral iron supplement (such as ferrous sulfate) or an injected iron supplement (such as Procrit) may be recommended
2009-11-14 diet for a patient:
The foods which should be avoided or limited with a patient with kidney problems and heart disease and diabetes are much the same as any patient with kidney problems, which has the strictest diet of the
2009-11-09 one another question !:
That is a good question. 1kg = 2.2 lbs. The extra .2 lbs isn't enough to make the weight loss any unhealthier than if you stuck strictly to the .5-2 pound recommendation. I wouldn't recommend making
2009-11-09 Weight Watchers Program:
I am sorry it took me to long to get back to you. I am familiar with the Weight Watchers program but needed to do research for your more specific questions. I hope your paper hasn't been due yet!
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