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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a potentially life-threatening disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. Persons with cystic fibrosis need to eat high calorie and high protein foods throughout the day.
This article discusses the nutritional needs for persons with CF. For specific information about the disease itself, see the article on
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Your pancreas is an organ that sits in your belly behind your stomach. An important job of...
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Coach Pat Summitt Should Add Exercise, Diet to Help in Her Fight...
The recent news about legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was so shocking. She bravely announced that... Read more »
The Prostate: Nutritional Supplements and Diet
A day never goes by without seeing numerous advertisements which usually are buried deep within the sports pages that advocate various... Read more »
Change the Conversation from Nutrition to Habits with Children
The pressure on parents to get the right nutrients into their kids is enormous in this country—and it’s ruining the way our kids... Read more »
How's Your Nutrition Know-how?
Ever go grocery shopping and wish you could have your computer with you to be able to compare the nutritional value of various foods? The... Read more »
Eating An Apple a Day Really Can Lead to Health Benefits
My dad loves apples! He always asks me to add them to the list whenever I’m heading to the grocery store. Originating in the Middle East... Read more »
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Nutrition advice may help COPD patients
Many COPD sufferers are underweight or malnourished, but a British study suggests that getting nutritional advice may help. Researchers found that... Read more »
Meet Heather Reese, Nutrition Expert
Heather Reese, MS, RD has worked in the nutrition industry for eight years. She received a Bachelors degree in Communications with a minor in... Read more »
Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
I have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, if I reduce my sugar intake will I reduce my chances of getting the disease? If you have not been... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis And Nutrition
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Although most experts are not yet ready to endorse major changes in diet, they are cautiously acknowledging that certain foods may affect painful... Read more »
Cooking utensils and nutrition
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cooking utensils can have an effect on nutrition.FunctionUtensils that are used to cook food often do more than just hold the food. Molecules of... Read more »
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