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Sandra Nez, RDN, works as a public health dietitian for the state health department in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has worked in community nutrition since 2016, directing local family feeding programs prior to developing state dietary resources. Nez received an MPH from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

What Is Protein Complementation and How Does It Work?
Why Is Fast Food Bad? The Science of Its Health Effects
Protides: Functions, Sources, and Daily Needs
Tyrosine and Tryptophan: Their Roles in the Body
AI Nutrition: Personalized Health and Dietary Guidance
Fluoride in Food: Sources, Risks, and Benefits
What Are Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and What Do They Do?
What Is Personalized Nutrition and How Does It Work?
Free Radical Scavenger: Role, Sources, and Health Benefits
What Is Phytate and Is It Bad For You?
What Are Undenatured Proteins and Their Benefits?
Amino Acids in Rice and How to Form a Complete Protein
The Function of Antioxidants in the Body
Oligoelements: Functions, Sources, and Importance for Health
Biogenic Amines: Functions, Foods, and Health Effects
Dietary Changes: How to Make Lasting Improvements to Health
What Does n-3 Mean in Biology and Your Health?
Glucose Polymers: Functions, Sources, and Health Effects
The Function of Threonine in the Body
Lipids: Functions, Types, and Their Role in Your Diet
What Is a Trans Fatty Acid and Why Is It Unhealthy?
Carotenoids: Benefits, Roles, and Dietary Sources
The Amino Acids in Milk and Their Health Benefits
What Is the Healthy Eating Index & How Is It Used?
Leucine vs Valine: Key Differences and Functions
Milk Fat Globule Membrane: Role and Health Benefits
What Is a Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid and Why Is It Important?
What Is the Tufts Food Compass and How Does It Work?
Brain Nutrition: How Diet Affects Cognitive Function
Lysine and Arginine: Their Functions and Relationship