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Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN
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Kathy McManus is Director of the Department of Nutrition and Director of the Dietetic Internship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston. In addition, she serves as the Director for Nutrition at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Director of Nutrition and Behavior Modification Programs for the Program for Weight Management at the Brigham.
Ms. McManus has been involved with a number of cardiovascular and obesity related research trials during her years at the Brigham including an NIH funded obesity study, POUNDS (Preventing Overweight Using Novel Dietary Strategies) Lost as a co-investigator.
Posts by Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN

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When it comes to cholesterol levels, white meat may be no better than red meat — and plant-based protein beats both

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Healthy eating for older adults

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Healthy meals: 3 easy steps to success

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Phytonutrients: Paint your plate with the colors of the rainbow

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A practical guide to the Mediterranean diet

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Benefits of a healthy diet — with or without weight loss

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Chickpeas: Easy ways to eat more of this nutritious legume

Do products that claim to stop snoring actually work?

Flowers, chocolates, organ donation — are you in?

Chair yoga: Benefits of a mind-body practice without the risk of falling

Need a prescription for an ED medication? What to know about BlueChew, hims, Roman, and other online ED medication retailers

Low-carb foods: Nutritious choices for creating a sustainable diet that's lower in carbohydrates

Pilates: A good option for older adults?

A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do

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DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?