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Are You Getting Your RDI?
Is it me or are you confused about how much of each vitamin and mineral you are supposed to get each day?
Some of my friends take daily vitamins, and some eat fortified foods like calcium-enriched orange juice. It that necessary, or do we get enough in the foods we eat?
RDI vs. RDA
First the USDA changes the food pyramid and now I'm starting to see RDI instead of RDA. What is the change all about?
RDI stands for Reference Daily Intake and represents the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in each life-stage and gender group.
How Much Protein Do I Need in a Day?
How much protein are we supposed to get each day? It's not an exact number. It depends on how old you are and how much you weigh.Fittingly Mad: Grams to Teaspoons
I am a label reader, there is no doubt about that. I want to know what I am eating and how much of it too. So I look on the back of food packages, let's use yogurt as an example, to see how much of some ingredient it contains, for instance - sugar.
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High Blood Pressure, a Hidden Killer
With American Heart Month coming to an end, I'd like to urge you to get your blood pressure checked. According to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, hypertension — aka high blood pressure — is becoming a neglected disease. When the doctor slips the Velcro cuff on and off of our arm, it's easy to zone out, but consider this: one in three American adults has hypertension and one in six will die from hypertension-related complications like a stroke or heart disease.
Vitamins
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Carotenoids
- Phytochemicals
- Healthy Foods
- Dietary Health Benefits
- Resources
- References
- 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.
What Is the RDA of Potassium?
Potassium is one of the essential minerals found lacking in the average American's diet.
What is the RDA for postassium?
2,100 milligrams
4,200 milligrams
6,300 milligrams
Zinc
Overview- Overview
- Dietary Sources
- Available Forms
- How to Take It
- Precautions
- Possible Interactions
- Supporting Research
Anemia
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Treatment
- Resources
- References
Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects
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.
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