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burnham wrote:> > Wondering if anyone else has noticed weight loss with PD. Don who has > always maintained around 170 pounds informed me this morning that he is down > to 158. Dear Nancy, Yes, weight loss is very common with PD. There are many explanations given for this, none proven that I know of. Unexplained weight loss can be a very serious problem, however, and should be addressed immediately. A nutrition assessment by a registered dietitian in your area would be a very good idea. Barring other medical conditions, allergies, or medications or lab reports that would contraindicate, I usually recommend small, nutrient-dense snacks between meals -- nuts, peanut butter, fruits and fruit juices, Instant Breakfast (made with soymilk or ricemilk if cow's milk is too high in protein). A gradual weight regain of 1/4 to 1/5 pound per week is usually a good goal. Best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar and NUTRITION TOPICS copy-ready handouts http://www.dietetics.com/class/fivstar/ Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538