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Nutrition Questions Answered

Mar 30, 2007 - March is National Nutrition Month (here are some quizzes to test your nutritional knowledge) and since the month is about to go "out like a lamb" I thought a short interview with a nutritionist would be a great way to end our celebration of the month. I met with nutritionist Rania Batayneh, MPH, of Essential Nutrition For You. I had a lot of questions for her and she in turn had some really great answers. - 7 Comments

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You Asked: Energy Bar For a Meal?

Nov 17, 2009 - Dear Fit, I just got off the phone with a friend and I need some advice. She says for breakfast, she eats one Balance Bar. I know some bars are fortified with vitamins, but this doesn't seem like enough to me — calorie- or nutrition-wise. - 16 Comments

The Dark Side of Posting Calorie Counts

Sep 16, 2009 - Posting calorie counts has been nothing if not controversial. In NYC the restaurants complained, and now on college campuses students are questioning the practice. In attempts to fight the freshman 15, dining halls have begun posting calorie counts, but there have been some negative consequences. - 31 Comments

Peanut Butter vs. Almond Butter

Jun 08, 2009 - A reader recently wrote in asking, between her two favorites, which was better: peanut butter or almond butter? The question of "better" might boil down to a sipmle question of taste, but like the reader, I enjoy the flavors of both. I decided to do a side-by-side comparison of these popular spreads to see if they differ much nutritionally. - 14 Comments

Eating disorders

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Complications of Bulimia...
Complications of Anorexia...
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Treatment for Bulimia
Treatment for Anorexia
Therapy
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Eating Disorders Overview

Eating disorders typically occur among young women.
Bulimia nervosa involves a pattern of bingeing and purging. Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from depression.
Anorexia nervosa involves a pattern of self-starvation. Patients often have an accompanying anxiety disorder (such as obsessive compulsive disorder) or depression. - 1 Comment
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Food labeling

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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Alternative Names
Function
Food Sources
Recommendations

Illustrations Food Label Guide for Candy Food Label Guide for Whole Wheat Bread Read food labels HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Food labeling offers a great deal of information on most packaged foods. Alternative Names Nutrition labeling Function Serving size: Based on an average portion size. Similar food products have similar serving sizes to make comparison between products easier. - 0 Comments

Depression

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

Signs and Symptoms
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Diagnosis
Preventive Care
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Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of loss, anger, sadness, or frustration interfere with everyday life. Depression affects about 17 million Americans each year. It can be mild, moderate, or severe and occur as a single episode, recurring episodes, or chronic depression (lasting more than 2 years). - 0 Comments

Gallstones and gallbladder disease

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Symptoms
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Risk Factors
Prevention
Diagnosis
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Surgery
Lithotripsy and Dissolution...
Managing Common Bile Duct S...
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Connection to endometrial cancer Excess estrogen appears to play a role in the development of both gallstones and endometrial cancer. One study found that women who had undergone cholecystectomy (surgery to remove the gallbladder) had a 50% increased risk of developing endometrial cancer. The connection was weaker in women who developed asymptomatic gallstones. - 1 Comment

Colorectal cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Colorectal cancer -- cancer of the colon and rectum -- is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men and women. Colorectal cancer develops in the digestive system, which processes food for energy and rids the body of solid waste. Together, the colon and rectum form a muscular tube about 5 feet long known as the large intestine. - 0 Comments

Myocardial infarction

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Myocardial infarction is the technical name for a heart attack. The heart is responsible for pumping blood, which carries oxygen, to every organ in the body – including the heart itself. A heart attack occurs when an artery leading to the heart becomes completely blocked and the heart doesn’t get enough blood or oxygen. - 0 Comments