Nutrition and Diet (cont.)
Medical Author:
Betty Kovacs, MS, RD
Betty Kovacs, MS, RDBetty is a Registered Dietitian who earned her B.S. degree in Food and Nutrition from Marymount College of Fordham University and her M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She is the Co-Director and Director of nutrition for the New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Web LinksDietary Guidelines for Americans Food Guide Pyramid Food Label DRI for Vitamins Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Folate Vitamin B12 Calcium Magnesium Iron Zinc Chromium
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Author and EditorAuthor: Betty Kovacs, MS, RD Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor, eMedicineHealth.com Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2008 Must Read Articles Related to Nutrition and Diet
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