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Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, RD

Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, RDMaryann Tomovich Jacobsen, RD

Registered Dietitian

Nutrition
Obesity

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Bio

Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen is a registered dietitian with 15 years experience in the nutrition field. Based in San Diego, Maryann works as a freelance writer, nutrition consultant and founding editor of Raise Healthy Eaters, a popular blog about family nutrition

Blog: Real Life Nutrition

 

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Q. What are normal B-12 levels in the blood?
A. Normal blood vitamin B12 levels are between 200-835 picograms per milliliter ( pg/ml).For more on blood levels see this article.  And for food...
Q. i am 16.can i drink ENSURE GOLD choclate flavoured?
A. I'm not sure which product is Ensure Gold, as I just checked their website and couldn't find it.  Ensure is a liquid supplement...
Q. I am prone to recurrent uti. What can I change about my diet to prevent and treat urinary tract infections?
A. Here are some foods that may help prevent urinary tract infections:Cranberry products such as cranberries, cranberry juice and cranberry extract...
Q. when you can't digest food
A. I'm sorry your daughter is having a hard time.  I think it's best for her to get checked out by a gastroenterologist to rule out any...
Q. 2 yr old that is running low grade fever (101.4), drinks a small amount of liquids and fills 2 diapers peeing.
A. I'm sorry our little one is going through this.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children off solid food for the first...
Q. What fruit and veggies are high in fiber and good for diabetes?
A. All fruits and vegetables contain fiber and are beneficial for diabetes.  Non-starchy vegetables are especially beneficial because they...
Q. Can you give a 10 month old rice milk instead of formula?
A. It is not recommended that children under two consume rice milk or other alternatives to milk or soy unless directed by a pediatrician or pediatric...
Q. Hello, I'm a female 5'3 and going to be 19 next month is there anyway i can grow about 2 to 3 inches taller?
A. Girls are done growing earlier than boys usually by age 18.  That doesn't mean you won't see any growth but it's just unlikely. I...
Q. is choline good or bad
A. It's too early to tell.  This study did show that higher levels of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) are associated with increased heart disease...
Q. Ive been trying to loose wgt for mths with no results. I exer. have made my eat habit healthier. why cant I loose weight
A. First off, if you are thinking the thoughts you mentioned in your question, seek help from a mental health professional.Without knowing how much and...
Q. I have been doing the juicing diet from Fat, sick and nearly dead. I have done it for a week and have not lost anything
A. I understand how frustrating it can be to try different diets only to not lose weight or gain it all back.  It's important to remember you...
Q. can sweetners react to stomach ulcers
A. I am not aware of sweeteners (sugars or artificial sweeteners) causing problems for stomach ulcers.  That being said, too much alcohol can make...
Q. How much juice, milk, and water should a toddler be drinking? I have a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old.
A. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than 4 to 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice for young children.  At one year of age, babies can...
Q. How to gain weight back from unexpected weight loss, also having fatigue and nausea?
A. The key is to get the cause of the weight loss under control which it sounds like have started to do.  As for weight gain, you need to make food...
Q. I've been eating salads(no cheese), okra, and asparagus and drinking about 80-100oz of water/day and constipated
A. When it comes to constipation, fiber, hydration and moving are important. There are other sources of fiber you can include such as whole grains, bran...
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