Author Archives: mroth505

About mroth505

I have been a Nurse for 37 years working in a variety of settings. The majority of my career has been spent in Community Health Nursing. I currently teach Nursing.

Know Your Numbers – Body Mass Index (BMI)

Posted on January 7, 2015 by mroth505

National Institute of Health Guidelines and Recommendations for Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk Assessment of weight and health risk involves using three key measures: • Body mass index (BMI) • Waist circumference • Risk factors for diseases and conditions … Continue reading →

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5 Nutritional Deficiencies That Can Make You Ill

Posted on October 19, 2014 by mroth505

Did you know that good nutrition can lower your risk for many chronic illnesses? In fact, up to three-quarters of US teens and adults may be Vitamin D deficient.Here are five common nutritional deficiencies, symptoms and what you can eat to … Continue reading →