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Cheska Lorena's List: Science: Health and Nutrition Resources
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Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are provided in familiar units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount, e.g., the number of grams.
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Pay attention to the serving size, especially how many servings there are in the food package. Then ask yourself, "How many servings am I consuming"? (e.g., 1/2 serving, 1 serving, or more)
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Dec 18, 10
"These posters show nutrition information for the 20 most frequently consumed raw fruits, vegetables, and fish in the United States. "
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Congress defined the term "dietary supplement" in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to supplement the diet. The "dietary ingredients" in these products may include: vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites. Dietary supplements can also be extracts or concentrates, and may be found in many forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, liquids, or powders.
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Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances — such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and animal extracts (see box at right). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, and gelcaps.
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Some supplements can help assure that you get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients; others may help you reduce the risk of disease.
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Dec 18, 10
Covers AIDS, Diabetes, GI Disorders, Eating Disorders, Food Allergens, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Baby-Elderly Facts, Cancer, Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Bone Disease
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Dec 18, 10
On carbohydrates and sugars
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Dec 18, 10
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been published jointly every 5 years since 1980 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. They serve as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs.
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Dec 18, 10
"These low-calorie alternatives provide new ideas for old favorites. When making a food choice, remember to consider vitamins and minerals. Some foods provide most of their calories from sugar and fat but give you few, if any, vitamins and minerals.
This guide is not meant to be an exhaustive list. We encourage you to read labels to find out just how many calories are in the specific products you decide to buy. " -
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Dec 18, 10
"Reliable information about the use, effectiveness, safety, and quality of dietary supplements. Includes fact sheets for health professionals and consumers, answers to common questions, and tips to help you choose and use dietary supplements wisely. "
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Dec 18, 10
Chart of foods with calcium
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Dec 18, 10
"One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan/ assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans."
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Dec 18, 10
Basics on food groups, water, dietary fat, carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables.
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Dec 18, 10
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults [PDF Version - 1.10 MB] aged 18 to 64 years. In the guide, you can read how you can fit physical activity into your life—your way. The Guide is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It can help you decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule. "
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