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Does Calcium help you lose weight?
Effects of Calcium on Body Weight in Overweight Patients
June 15, 2009
A Study Published in the June 16, 2009 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that calcium supplementation in overweight and obese patients have no effect on weight. Overweight or obese (BMI>30) patients were split into two groups, one group took 1500mg of calcium carbonate a day for two years, the other group was given a placebo. After two years there were no differences between the two groups in terms of weight or body fat. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
June 15, 2009
A Study Published in the June 16, 2009 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that calcium supplementation in overweight and obese patients have no effect on weight. Overweight or obese (BMI>30) patients were split into two groups, one group took 1500mg of calcium carbonate a day for two years, the other group was given a placebo. After two years there were no differences between the two groups in terms of weight or body fat. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
Weight Loss Plan at Rittenhouse Nutrition Philadelphia
One of the most popular plans at Rittenhouse Nutrition of Philadelphia is Our Weight Loss Plan.
Are you tired of diets? Have you lost weight on a diet only to gain it back? Diets don't work, long term weight loss requires changing your eating habits forever. The Weight Loss Package at Rittenhouse Nutrition will teach you how to lose weight with a nutritious eating plan that is simple to follow every day. This plan will also instruct you on ways to reduce your susceptibility to diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. This package starts with a one-hour nutrition consultation which focuses on assessing your current nutritional challenges. At the conclusion of your initial visit you will be given recommendations and meal planning advice, and set weight loss and exercise goals. Follow up visits will track your progress and include further meal planning advice, analysis of your food diaries, calorie counting education, strategies to reduce temptations, as well as food label and portion size education. This package can also be combined with a personalized Fitness Plan from Rittenhouse Fitness. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
Are you tired of diets? Have you lost weight on a diet only to gain it back? Diets don't work, long term weight loss requires changing your eating habits forever. The Weight Loss Package at Rittenhouse Nutrition will teach you how to lose weight with a nutritious eating plan that is simple to follow every day. This plan will also instruct you on ways to reduce your susceptibility to diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. This package starts with a one-hour nutrition consultation which focuses on assessing your current nutritional challenges. At the conclusion of your initial visit you will be given recommendations and meal planning advice, and set weight loss and exercise goals. Follow up visits will track your progress and include further meal planning advice, analysis of your food diaries, calorie counting education, strategies to reduce temptations, as well as food label and portion size education. This package can also be combined with a personalized Fitness Plan from Rittenhouse Fitness. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
Packages at Rittenhouse Nutrition
Rittenhouse Nutrition at 1632 Pine Street Philadelphia offers many specialized Nutrition Plans . Whether you goal is to lose weight, learn about healthy eating, or you have a medical condition such as diabetes, heart disease or irritable bowel syndrome, we have a package to suit your unique needs. All packages begin with a one hour Initial Nutrition consultation. All Nutrition Packages include six visits, the cost is often covered by your health insurance plan. Our Nutrition Packages include: Weight Loss, Prenatal, Postpartum, Diabetic, Cardiac, Food Intolerances and Allergies, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gracefully Aging. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
Meet Rebecca, Registered Dietitian, Rittenhouse Nutrition
Rebecca is a registered dietician for Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center in Philadelphia. She has extensive experience in individual and group nutrition counseling, with special expertise in weight loss. Using her knowledge of medical nutrition therapy she provides customized advice and counseling to patients suffering from medical conditions such as weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and heart disease. Her approach incorporates the latest nutrition research with personalized support and counseling in order to educate her patients and motivate them to make lifestyle changes.
Prior to joining the Rittenhouse Women’s Wellness Center Team, she served as Senior Health Services Coordinator at Temple University’s Center for Obesity Research and Education, where she lead weight loss counseling group sessions, bariatric surgery support groups and provided individual counseling. She has also served as a Registered Dietitian for LA Weight Loss, where she provided nutritional guidance and counseling support to approximately 485 weight loss centers throughout the world.
Rebecca holds a BS in Nutrition/ Dietetics from Immaculata University. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. She holds certificates in Adult Weight Management and Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group and the Obesity Society. She has been featured in several CBS3 Health Alert Segments. For more information go to www.rittenhousenutrition.com
Prior to joining the Rittenhouse Women’s Wellness Center Team, she served as Senior Health Services Coordinator at Temple University’s Center for Obesity Research and Education, where she lead weight loss counseling group sessions, bariatric surgery support groups and provided individual counseling. She has also served as a Registered Dietitian for LA Weight Loss, where she provided nutritional guidance and counseling support to approximately 485 weight loss centers throughout the world.
Rebecca holds a BS in Nutrition/ Dietetics from Immaculata University. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. She holds certificates in Adult Weight Management and Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group and the Obesity Society. She has been featured in several CBS3 Health Alert Segments. For more information go to www.rittenhousenutrition.com
Welcome to Rittenhouse Nutrition Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Nutrition at the Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center provides clients with weight loss plans, personalized meal plans, nutrition education and special packages for clients with food allergies, diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions. Our certified nutritionist will work with you to develop a personalized healthy eating plan that fits your lifestyle and budget.
We are located at 1632 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. We do accept health insurance. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
We are located at 1632 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. We do accept health insurance. For more information visit www.rittenhousenutrition.com
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