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Nutrition Update

Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D.

Professor Emeritus, Augusta University

wbkarp@gmail.com

Weblink: Evidenced-based Sources of Nutrition Information

        Good nutrition is not just about creating delicious foods and meals which appeal to all the senses...it also is about preparing healthy foods in a healthy and attractive manner.  The term, "healthy," needs to be defined by evidenced-based nutrition science, not commercials or the media.  These days, there seems to be confusion in the minds of most Americans about what is considered "healthy."  In contrast, most nutrition scientists, like myself, are not confused at all.  There is an amazing amount of agreement among nutrition scientists about what is "healthy" and what is not.  The fact is that what is "fashionable" and "trendy" is not necessarily what is healthy.  Is a "natural," "preservative-and-antibiotic-free," "free-range," "gluten-free," or "organic" food "healthy?"  Perhaps it is, perhaps it isn't.

        Health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure are presently overwhelming our country's healthcare system and this is merely a sign of things to come.   Obesity is getting worse and worse in this country.  Nutrition messages should be what are called "evidence-based;" this means there must be science behind the information...not "pseudo-science."  So, one of the points of these presentations is to help you gain the tools necessary for determining what are the important diet and nutritional issues.

        You need to understand principles for evaluating foods, diets and recipes. This is because foods, diets and recipes will change throughout your life, but the principles for evaluating them will not.  Developing critical thinking skills to evaluate the foods that you, your patients and your family eat, is of prime importance.

You can find answers to common questions that people ask me at this website:

Answers to Common Food/Nutrition/Diet Questions . 

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You may also email me directly at: wbkarp@gmail.com   What I am hoping is that my presentations are a "first step" in developing a long-term line of communication with you, very different from attending a "one-time" session.  

You may find more information, including very practical information for you, your family, and your friends at:

Weblink: WBKarp Nutrition Web Resources

        If you are interested in the ways a health professional can use facilitative interviewing for patient education, you can find out more information by clicking on the image below:

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Being facilitative when interacting with patients may help them learn, understand and believe critical information.

        I encourage you to contact me before or after our discussions, particularly if you have specific questions about nutrition or diet. Many times, I try to include, in my presentations, the answers to questions I get ahead-of-time.  I always enjoy hearing from you, either via email, Facebook or Pinterest.

Regards,

Warren

wbkarp.com

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About The Speaker

Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D. is Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pediatrics, Oral Biology and Oral Diagnosis at Augusta University.  He has a Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry from The Ohio State University and a D.M.D. from The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.  He is an elected member of The American Institute of Nutrition, The American Society of Clinical Nutrition, and is Past President of The Georgia Nutrition Council.  He has served as the Director of the Nutrition Consult Service at the Dental College of Georgia for over 20 years, appointed to the Governor's Obesity Taskforce, he is an American Heart Association lecturer, and has served as the Vice Chair of the Augusta (Columbia County) Board of Health.  He is married to Dr. Nancy Karp, a physical therapist and they have two (grown) children. You can find a biographical sketch and more about Dr. Karp here: wbkarp.com

Even though Dr. Karp is a Professor Emeritus at Augusta University, his statements, views, and opinions are his and his, alone, and do not reflect the statements, views and opinions of Augusta University. Dr. Karp has no financial or other interests in any food, book, nutrition product or company. His interest is only in providing evidenced-based, scientific nutrition knowledge and education.

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