Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.

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How Much Saturated Fat Should You Have Per Day?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's publication "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010" emphasizes three major goals for Americans, one of which is to decrease consumption of foods containing high amounts of saturated fat.

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Diet for Silent Acid Reflux

Many people associate acid reflux with heartburn. "Silent" reflux, however, also affects the throat and voice box. Although individuals with silent reflux often have different symptoms than those with acid reflux, the dietary treatment for both is the same.

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Why Is a Healthy Diet Important for Child Development?

Infants are expected to triple their weight by age one, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, making it the most rapid period of growth in human life. In addition, early childhood is an important period for cognitive, behavioral, and physical development.

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Foods to Eat With Nausea

When feeling nauseous, one of the last things you may feel like doing is eating or thinking about food. However, adequate nutrition is needed to maintain health and recover from illness.

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