CNN.com - Health http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/expert.q.a/diet.fitness/calories.carbs.proteins CNN.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. en-us 2009 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:50:07 GMT For the holidays, eat before the party, use smaller plates http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/11/27/holiday.diet.tips.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/11/27/holiday.diet.tips.jampolis/index.html Instead of answering a viewer question this week, CNNHealth Diet & Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis offers her thoughts on confronting the dietary temptations of the holidays. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:49:42 GMT What are some healthy snacks to keep in the dorm? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/10/08/healthy.snacks.dorm.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/10/08/healthy.snacks.dorm.jampolis/index.html What are some healthy snack choices that college students can store in their dorm room? Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:05:07 GMT If nuts are healthy, can I eat as many as I want? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/11/nuts.calories.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/11/nuts.calories.jampolis/index.html Can you eat an unlimited amount of walnuts, almonds, etc. every day? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:40:59 GMT Can I lose 15-20 pounds in six weeks? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/04/weight.loss.short.term.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/04/weight.loss.short.term.jampolis/index.html Hi, I'm looking to lose 15-20 pounds in the next month to six weeks. Is it really possible to do so just by exercising (dumbbell curls, running on the treadmill) for about two hours every other day along with staying away from fatty foods? Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:25:23 GMT How can I help my heroin-addicted daughter gain weight? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/08/21/pregnant.addict.weight.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/08/21/pregnant.addict.weight.jampolis/index.html Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering their advice. Read insights from Living Well expert Dr. Jennifer Shu here. Check back Tuesday for thoughts from Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:56:29 GMT Can BMI be adjusted for muscular builds? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/08/07/bmi.muscular.people.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/08/07/bmi.muscular.people.jampolis/index.html I have a natural extensive amount of muscle mass on all parts of my body plus a broad build, but my height is just 5 feet 4. When I do a BMI calculation having to enter my weight and height, my suggested weight should be around 135 to get a decent reading. I weigh in around 165, and I do need to lose a bit, but not a lot in the belly area. I am 44 years old and was just wondering if the BMI can be adjusted for people with a muscular build with broad shoulders? Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:26:04 GMT Could low iron, protein contribute to soreness after exercise? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/07/10/soreness.exercise.nutrition.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/07/10/soreness.exercise.nutrition.jampolis/index.html I seem to get very sore after every workout. My fiancé says I'm working out too hard, but I was wondering if there were other reasons. I've been a vegetarian for 13 years and am usually low on protein and iron (and probably a few other things, too). Could low levels of protein and/or iron contribute to why I get so sore after working out? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:31:38 GMT How do I prepare quick and nutritious meals? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/28/nutritious.meals.busy/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/28/nutritious.meals.busy/index.html I am a single woman who works full time and goes to school part time. How do I prepare nutritious meals when I barely have time to go through an unhealthy drive-thru joint? Any suggestions on what kinds of foods are good for packing in the a.m. and then eating later? I would love to start cooking for myself, but it just seems like such a waste if it's only me that's eating. Thanks! Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:14:51 GMT How can I curb my chocolate addiction? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/15/chocolate.addiction.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/15/chocolate.addiction.jampolis/index.html I'm addicted to chocolate! I can go a few days without any, but then I binge big time on it. How do I curb this addiction to the most delicious food ever? Fri, 15 May 2009 13:55:39 GMT Is no-sugar ice cream really a healthier alternative? http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/08/sugar.alcohol.jampolis/index.html http://cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/08/sugar.alcohol.jampolis/index.html Is no-sugar ice cream really a healthier alternative to regular ice cream? What exactly is the sugar alcohol they use in the no-sugar ice cream? Fri, 08 May 2009 13:36:59 GMT