Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• What are energy needs in individuals with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and during acute exacerbation of COPD?  

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• Do nutritional supplements benefit individuals with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?  

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• Do individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) benefit from consuming high fat, low carbohydrate nutritional supplements?  

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• Do individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) benefit from antioxidant nutrients to combat increased oxidative stress?  

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• Do individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) benefit from antioxidant nutrients to combat increased oxidative stress?  

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• Are high intakes of anti-inflammatory nutrients (omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium) beneficial for preventing or treating symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?  

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• What dietary intake problems are commonly encountered in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how can these problems be managed?  

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• What dietary intake problems are commonly encountered in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how can these problems be managed?  

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• In individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which nutrition assessment process can be used to diagnose malnutrition and to identify nutritional risk?  

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• In individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which screening process can be used to identify nutritional risk?  

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• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Background

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• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Practice Guidance Toolkit

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