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HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTORY / FALL 2018 7 By Dave Fidlin Special to The Freeman WAUKESHA — Modera- tion: It's a word commonly used in conversations about food choices. But what exactly does it mean? And how should a person apply this concept in any given day, week and month? Dietitians throughout the Waukesha area agree there is no across-the-board, hard- and-fast rule. "It's not a one size, fits all," said Tatiana Castellino, a reg- istered dietitian with Pro- Health Waukesha Memorial Hospital. "It doesn't have a single definition. It's going to look different for different people." But experts say there are concepts that everyone can use when deciding how much to eat of a certain type of food — whether it falls in the healthy or junk food category. On Monday, for instance, it could be beneficial to plan meals for the week ahead as a safeguard against over- indulging. If a birthday party is in the calendar over the weekend, eating lighter, healthier meals early in the week could bring balance to the equation. "It really is all about the day and how you break it up," said Jen Jobke, a clinical dietitian with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wis- consin's Community Memo- rial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. "Sweet treats are OK once in a while, but it's all about variety." Much like dieting in gener- al, the mind-body connection has been cited by local experts as a way to address eating cer- tain foods in moderation. "Planning definitely helps with weight loss," said Alyssa Riesen, who also works as a clinical dietitian at Com- munity Memorial Hospital. "Structure your meals so you are getting a good variety of nutrients." Much like dieting in gener- al, portion control also is a key cornerstone when it comes to moderation. "Start paying attention to your hunger cues," said Liz Riesen, a clinical dietitian at Ascension's Elmbrook Medical Office facility. "When you finish your meal, how do you feel? You shouldn't feel hungry, and you shouldn't feel There is no 'one size fits all' approach to eating in moderation continued on page 9