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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Diet
Following a special diet can help reduce the buildup of waste in your kidneys, reducing stress and slowing the progress…
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Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
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What Are Probiotics and How Do They Work?
Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines.
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Healthy Eating for Kids
Eating healthy begins at a young age. Consider these tips for your young children.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms and Treatment
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for your body. It helps keep your nervous system working properly. It also keeps…
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Nutrition Tips for Managing Diabetes
Your diet is one of the best ways to manage diabetes by helping you control the amount of sugar that…
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After 50: Nutritional Needs
Don’t ignore your nutritional needs as you get older.
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Trans Fats (Bad Fats)
Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Trans fats are bad types of…
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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…
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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness.
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Food Habits Survey
Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
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Nutrient Shortfall Questionnaire
It is common for people to be lacking in nutrients. This can happen if your body doesn’t get enough of…
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Antioxidants: What You Need to Know
Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit damage caused by free radicals. They also boost your immunity.
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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…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nutrition: Determine Your Calorie Count
Determining your daily calorie needs can help you maintain a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle.
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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…
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