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Melissa Duce RD, LD
     
 

Current Position:
Media Bureau Intern
Clinical Dietitian at Medical Center of McKinney

Education: Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Institutional Administration from Texas Woman's University

Experience:
Melissa is a new dietitian, and enjoys both writing and speaking to groups of all ages about nutrition. She has participated in health fairs, cooking demonstrations, and frequently volunteers to talk to elementary school students about healthy lifestyles. She also wrote an article that was recently published in the Mason County News.

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Potassium

Did you know potassium rich fruits and vegetables may help preserve muscle mass in older adults? Experts estimate that most Americans consume only half the recommended amount of potassium. Foods high in potassium include:

Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, Spinach
White beans, Soybeans, Lentils
Bananas, Peaches, Cantaloupes

Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter - August 2008, Vol 26, Number 6

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