Seventy-one million adults in the United States are affected by high LDL cholesterol, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is important to be aware of your cholesterol levels because a high cholesterol level double your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
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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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If you have nausea during early pregnancy, you may worry that a poor appetite will prevent you from providing adequate nutrition to your unborn child.
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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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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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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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