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Patrika Tsai

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posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)

Love and Food

As a physician caring for children in a pediatric obesity clinic, I spend a large amount of time listening to parents explain why their children are not eating healthy foods or exercising enough. One theme that emerges across all cultures and socioeconomic classes is that food is an expression of love. A grandfather may indulge his... Read more Chevron

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Heather Reese

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (2)

Weighing In: Proteins, cabohydrates, fats - how much do we need?

Question: I've found many tables with estimated calorie requirements, but nothing about proteins, cabohydrates and fats requirements. 55% carbohydrates, 15% fats and 30% proteins are ok? (I am a girl and I have 17 years old). Can you help me, please?Heather: This is a really great question. And I’m very glad to hear you ask about... Read more Chevron

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Ellen Haas

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Beef Recall Raises Concerns Again

News that Nebraska Beef had just recalled 1.2 million pounds of beef products that might have caused 30 people to get ill may sound awfully familiar. It should. Just last month the United States Department of Agriculture recalled tainted ground beef from this same company and ordered the company to make a number of sanitation changes in their... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Olympians with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Olympic diver Laura Wilkinson competes with GERD. Problems associated with acid reflux in athletes are often overlooked. And while lot of focus has been paid to the issue of asthma and air quality, many asthma sufferers experience GERD as well. Read more.

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65 years old, female, with RA. having a hard time coping.

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posted 08/07/2008, comments (2)

Getting by everyday with RA

Hi everyone out there with RA and without. I'm just looking for some ideas about managing this stuff and talking to those who are involved in the disease as caregivers or who are dealing with it... Read more Chevron

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