Nutrition plays an important role during pregnancy for both the mother and her child. A healthy diet ensures that both mother and baby receive adequate nutrients and that the baby grows and develops properly. Pregnant women should eat a variety of healthy foods, meet folic acid requirements and gain an appropriate amount of weight. What is... Read more
Healthy eating and physical activity are important lifestyle habits for people of all ages and they are of particular importance for the elderly. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, 87 percent of older Americans have a chronic disease that can be improved through nutrition. Healthy Eating Can Reduce Aging's Negative Affects... Read more
Question: I am trying to find the right diet program for my 7-year-old granddaughter. She is overweight and I am worried about it. Can you give me any advice? Heather: Childhood overweight is an increasing problem all over the world. it is particularly concerning because overweight children are very likely to become overweight adults. It can... Read more
I get a lot of questions about weight loss. People will frequently ask me how many calories they should eat to lose 10,15 or 20 pounds. Or they will ask how many calories they should eat if they want to reach a specific weight. It’s a common misconception that if you want to weigh 150 pounds you should eat the number of calories appropriate... Read more
Diners beware! Think you're making healthy choices when eating out? Researchers at Cornell University say that you're probably not. A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that people often consume more calories when dining out at restaurants they regard as healthy than they do at those considered to have high... Read more
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