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Dr. Kelly Picard, PhD RD

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Forearm Ultrasound for Muscle Mass Assessment: Feasibility and Reliability in Practice

January 15, 2026January 10, 2026 Kelly Picard PhD RD

As part of a rigorous nutrition assessment, assessing muscle mass is increasingly recognized as an essential component. While dietitians have long relied on visual cues

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Preserving Muscle During Weight Loss: Key Insights Obesity Experts

October 5, 2025September 27, 2025 Kelly Picard PhD RD

On September 25, 2025, I attended a Canadian Nutrient Society/ASPEN webinar featuring Dr. Carla Prado, Dr. Manpreet Mundi, and Dr. Stuart Phillips, focusing on obesity,

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RD Q&A

Do eGFR calculations with Cystatin C correlate better with outcomes for Athletes?

November 13, 2024December 8, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

This is part of my Low eGFR in Athletes Series. In my previous post, I reviewed an article, where the authors reported that Cystatin C

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What’s the difference between cystatin C and creatinine to calculate eGFR?

November 9, 2024December 8, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

This is part of my Low eGFR in Athletes series. In this series, I review various components needed to accurately assess kidney function when muscle

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Journal Club RD Q&A

Are creatinine and cystatin C markers of muscle mass?

November 2, 2024December 8, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

This is part of my low eGFR in athletes series. A series of posts focusing on the impact of muscle mass and nutrition recommendations in

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2024 KDIGO Guidelines RD Q&A

Low eGFR in Athletes

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

Recently I received an email asking about how to interpret a low eGFR in athletes. This is an excellent question because interpreting eGFR results can

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How do GLP1s impact muscle mass?

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

When my patients are considering starting on GLP1s, one of the things I assess for is malnutrition risk. And I admit, I worry about about

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