Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FANDNov 10, 20233 minIs it possible to dispel misconceptions and misinformation? Yes. With authority.Is the public confused about food and nutrition? Can it be challenging to differentiate between what is fact and what is fiction? Yes,...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FANDSep 29, 20233 minObesity is misunderstood and BMI is misused. How can we provide clarity?A nutrition topic that has gone through a major transformation in recent years is our understanding of the disease of obesity. When I was...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FANDJun 30, 20233 minMiscommunication in the workplace is common. Who will accept the blame?Have you ever encountered miscommunication at work? According to “The State of Miscommunication,” which reported results of a survey of...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FANDJun 9, 20234 minAre dangers lurking in our food? Conquer this misconception with truth and respect. Do you, or others you know or work with, have a fear of a particular food or food component? If so, why? Is there truly danger lurking?...