Pathway Contributor: Carol Clarke
Credentials
MHSc
Bio
Carol Clarke is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. She completed a BA (Administrative Studies) at the University of Western Ontario (1980), a BASc (Food & Nutrition) at Ryerson University (1994), a Dietetic Internship at The Toronto Hospital (1995) and a MHSc (Nutrition Communication) at Ryerson University (2013). Carol has worked in many areas of clinical practice in hospitals and primary care. She has a particular interest in wellness, cardiovascular health and healthy aging. Her current focus is on program development for public and health professional education, group presentations and workshops, and writing and reviewing. She has contributed to several PEN® knowledge pathways.
Contributions
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Does regularly consuming breakfast, versus regularly skipping breakfast, aid in weight loss, weight control or prevent weight gain over time?
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Does the frequency of eating episodes affect weight change or related factors (thermogenesis, appetite, daily energy intake)?
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If weight loss is desired, what is the recommended macronutrient balance to reduce body weight in adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?
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If weight loss is desired, does reducing energy intake and partially replacing meals with meal replacements achieve greater weight loss in adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) than reducing energy intake alone?
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Does any dietary plan (e.g. Mediterranean, vegetarian, DASH, Nordic, portfolio) affect body weight among adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?
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Does calcium supplementation or increased intakes of dairy products affect anthropometric measures or body composition in adults?
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Are commercial weight loss programs effective in reducing body weight in adults? If weight loss is desired, can any commercial weight loss programs be recommended?
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In adults taking weight loss medications, what are the dietary recommendations to manage side-effects and optimize nutritional status?
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If weight loss is desired, does taking probiotics facilitate weight loss in adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?
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If weight loss is desired, is caloric restriction safe and effective in achieving weight loss in adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?
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