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Melissa Maxwell, RDN, LDN, is a clinical dietitian at an eating disorder treatment facility in Boone, North Carolina. She counsels adolescents and adults through nutritional rehabilitation, bringing a careful, non-judgmental approach to questions surrounding hunger cues and appetite. In addition to her clinical practice, Maxwell contributes articles on nutrition to Biology Insights. She received a master of science in clinical nutrition from Ohio State University after finishing an undergraduate degree in dietetics.

Is Starvation Mode Real? The Science of Metabolic Slowdown
What Is True Hunger? Recognizing the Real Signals
What Is the ABC Diet and Why Is It Dangerous?
Should I Wait Until I’m Hungry to Eat?
How to Get Your Hunger Cues Back and Trust Your Body
Why Intuitive Eating Doesn’t Work for Everyone
What Is a Metabolic Reset and How Does It Work?
How to Stop Undereating and Increase Your Intake
How to Feel Hungry Again: Resetting Your Appetite
How to Get Used to Being Hungry Safely
Does Intuitive Eating Work for Weight Loss?
What Is the Sleeping Beauty Diet and Is It Dangerous?
Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Science of Weight Regain
Why Do I Eat a Lot but I’m Still Skinny?
Do You Absorb All the Calories From a Binge?
Should You Wait Until You’re Hungry to Eat?
Why Is Gaining Weight So Hard for Some People?
Is It Normal to Gain 10 Pounds in a Week?
How to Gain Weight With HIV: Diet and Lifestyle Tips
What Is Hormonal Eating and How Does It Affect You?
COVID Weight Loss: Causes, Health Risks, and Recovery
What Is a Hypercaloric Diet and How Does It Work?
What Are Slender Bodies and Are They Healthy?
What Is Setpoint Theory and Can You Change It?