Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins are essential substances that cannot be manufactured by the body. We need small amounts of vitamins for growth and development. Without vitamins the body cannot survive. The term vitamin is derived from the phrase vital amine. There are ... [... more]
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Random House Reference
Random House Webster's Handy Diet and Nutrition Guide, Second Edition An easy-to-use, inexpensive reference guide that includes complete calorie and nutrition tables for over 1,500 fresh and prepared foods, as well as healthy menu options and a ... [... more]
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Salmonella and food poisoning
Salmonella is a type of bacteria. It is usually found in poultry, eggs, unprocessed milk and in meat and water. It may also be carried by pets like turtles and birds. The salmonella bacteria attacks the stomach and intestines. In more serious ... [... more]
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Anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia)
You get anaemia when you don't have enough red blood cells. This makes it difficult for your blood to carry oxygen, causing unusual tiredness and other symptoms. Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist and Dr Rachel Green, consultant haematologist Artery: ... [... more]
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Vitamins and minerals - what do they do?
Throughout this factsheet the recommended daily amount (RDA) refers to the EU guidance that is used for nutrition tables on food products. Check the letters after the RDA carefully. One microgram (mcg or µg) is a thousand times smaller than a ... [... more]
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Five portions of fruit and veg a day
Most people believe that they eat enough fruit and vegetables, but studies show that we usually don't. Research proves that if you increase your intake of fruit and veg, you can reduce your risk of getting cancer or cardiovascular diseases and ... [... more]
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Obesity
Obesity is more than just a few extra pounds. Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease ... [... more]
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Do I drink too much alcohol?
It can be hard for someone to tell exactly how much they normally drink. Accustomed drinkers are less aware of feeling drunk, so it may be a good idea to keep a diary of alcohol consumed over a period of time and make a note every time you have a ... [... more]
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Corinne T. Netzer
Corinne T. Netzer is the author of dozens of books on diet and nutrition, including Are you counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams? Watching your cholesterol? Boosting protein or fiber? Whatever your nutritional needs, this completely ... [... more]
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How to lose weight the healthy way
The healthiest way to lose weight is neither crash diets nor bursts of exercise. The body likes slow changes in terms of food and exercise. For example, someone who has not exercised for years should not rush into running miles a day or pounding ... [... more]
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