Elen Duarte

NAFLD – When the Liver Gets Inflamed

October 29, 2021 by Elen Duarte

Bill is 58 years old, obese, but feels perfectly healthy. During a routine check-up, Bill got the news that he has fat in the liver. However, Bill has no symptoms beyond his already known obesity, and does not feel pain or discomfort. Bill is worried because the doctor says it is a fatty liver, which […]

Developing Your Children’s Taste

June 11, 2021 by Elen Duarte

Did you know that your child’s eating habits are largely determined by you? An adequate and balanced diet is not only linked to the child’s growth and development. It is also directly related to disease prevention and health promotion factors in adulthood. In this context, behavioral nutrition plays a fundamental role in guiding food choices […]