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Every May, we raise awareness of the importance of keeping your bones healthy for life during National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Latest Academy Food and Nutrition Information
Food choices away from home are important to your health and weight because many of us are eating more meals away from home. Fortunately, making healthful and delicious choices in restaurants is also easier today. Restaurants of all types are responding to customers’ desires with more options in portion sizes, preparation methods and menu items.
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Calcium is perhaps the most essential nutrient when it comes to bone health. Building strong bones is like building a healthy balance in your “calcium bank account.” Registered dietitians recommend food as the primary source of nutrients such as calcium. Keep your bones healthy with these tips.
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A food staple for nearly half the world population, rice is embedded in the cuisines of many cultures. The Chinese word for "meal" literally translates to "eat rice."
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A balanced diet is a cornerstone of health. Women, like men, should enjoy a variety of foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, low-fat dairy and lean protein. But women also have special nutrient needs and during each stage of a women’s life, these needs change.
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Did you know nutrition has an effect on your dental health? A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy products and whole grains provide essential nutrients for optimum oral health as well as overall health.
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Do you build a healthy salad and then top it with lots of croutons, bacon and cheese? What you sprinkle over your greens can make or break a salad. Get the scoop on five unexpected toppings that will boost the flavor and healthfulness of your salad.
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You've heard the expression, "The eyes have it." But do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other sight woes? Get a glimpse of the latest in foods for eye health.
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