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After 50: Nutritional Needs

Don’t ignore your nutritional needs as you get older.
Antioxidants: What You Need to Know

Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit damage caused by free radicals. They also boost your immunity.
Calcium: What You Need to Know

Calcium keeps your bones and teeth healthy and strong. Your body can’t make its own calcium, so it’s important to…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition

Following a special diet can help reduce the buildup of waste in your kidneys, reducing stress and slowing the progress…
Diabetes and Nutrition

Your diet is one of the best ways to manage diabetes by helping you control the amount of sugar that…
Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know

Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness.
Food Habits Survey

Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
Glycemic Index and Your Diet

The glycemic index (GI) is a way to measure how fast the carbohydrates in a food will make your blood…
How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plants that aids in digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It reduces…
Hydration: Why It’s So Important

Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs it to work properly…
Nutrient Shortfall Questionnaire

It is common for people to be lacking in nutrients. This can happen if your body doesn’t get enough of…
Nutrition Tips for Kids

Eating healthy begins at a young age. Consider these tips for your young children.
Nutrition: Determine Your Calorie Count

Determining your daily calorie needs can help you maintain a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle.
Nutrition: How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

Every packaged, or processed, product should have a label called a nutrition facts label. It tells you what’s in the…
Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults

Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
Probiotics

Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines.
Trans Fats (Bad Fats)

Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Trans fats are bad types of…
Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for your body. It helps keep your nervous system working properly. It also keeps…
Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need

Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential to keeping your body healthy. It’s best to get these through your diet…