Vitamins

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Carotenoids
• Phytochemicals
• Healthy Foods
• Dietary Health Benefits
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Cancer Growing evidence suggests that vitamins and micronutrients, especially from foods, may play important roles in the prevention or treatment of certain cancers:

• One study found that the risk of prostate cancer risk dropped as consumption of vegetables high in vitamin C, such as broccoli and bell peppers, rose.
• A diet high in cruciferous vegetables has been found to reduce the risk of kidney cancer; low consumption of cruciferous vegetables increases the risk.

On the other hand, high amounts of folic acid (a B vitamin) may be associated with colorectal cancer, and beta-carotene supplements are associated with increased lung cancer risk in smokers and people exposed to asbestos. Macular Degeneration In 2007, the National Eye Institute recommended that people with intermediate or advanced macular degeneration in one eye take a vitamin formula shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration in the other eye by 25%. The formula contains vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc. - 0 Comments

Zinc

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Overview
• Dietary Sources
• Available Forms
• How to Take It
• Precautions
• Possible Interactions
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Overview Zinc is an essential trace mineral, so you get it through the foods you eat. Next to iron, zinc is the most common trace mineral in the body and is found in every cell. It has been used since ancient times to help heal wounds and plays an important role in the immune system, reproduction, growth, taste, vision, and smell, blood clotting, and proper insulin and thyroid function. - 0 Comments

Anemia

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Dietary Factors
• Treatment
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights FDA Issues Labeling Changes for Drugs That Boost Red Blood Cells In November 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made several changes to the prescribing labels for erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs. These drugs -- epoietin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) and darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) -- increase the production of red blood cells. - 0 Comments

Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects

Oct 08, 2008 - HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects Folic acid is a type of B vitamin required for the development of a healthy fetus. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin found naturally in dark-green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and whole grains. It plays an important part in the development of the fetus' spinal cord and brain. - 0 Comments

School lunch programs

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Recommendations

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition The nutritional goal of the school lunch program is to provide children a meal that contains approximately one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of nutrients. The lunches provide one-third of the RDA of nutrients when averaged over time -- not at each meal. Recommendations Every school lunch program is different. - 0 Comments