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Steps to a healthier life
The site was created by The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has released the MyPyramid food guidance system. Along with the new MyPyramid symbol, the system provides many options to help people make healthy food choices and to be active every day. More →
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Food pyramids myths
A lot of confusing information about nutrition have appeared in the media and certain health circles, making it very hard to know what to eat. So, it's necessary to dispel a few nutrition myths regarding Food pyramids. More →
Planning a Balanced Diet
Make a list of as many foods as possible. Next, take the list and assign each food to a category. The categories you choose should be closely aligned with the standard groups identified on the food pyramid. You might have groups for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, other starches, lean proteins, dairy, other proteins, etc. More →
Food guide pyramid
The food pyramid was based on the amount of basic food one needs to eat daily in order to maintain their health. Later it was developed to a pyramid. This pyramid became famous throughout the world, and became an American icon. One issue which this pyramid was believed to have was its rigidness. The new pyramid reflected the concept that a diet should be structured according to an individual's needs. More →
Key recommendations of healthy nutrition
Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within and among the basic food groups while choosing foods that limit the intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol. More →
Importance of being active
Some people are active every day. You see them walking through your neighborhood, carrying a gym bag to work, or running around the park. Do you know how people make regular physical activity a part of their lives? Regular physical activity may also help prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and colon cancer. More →
Influence of the exercises to people's heart
Physical inactivity is a risk factor for heart disease. Overall, heart disease is almost twice as likely to develop in inactive people than in those who are more active. Regular physical activity (even mild to moderate intensity) can help reduce your risk of heart disease. In fact, burning calories through physical activity may help you lose weight or stay at your desirable weight – which also helps lower your risk of heart disease. More →
Misunderstandings about calcium and its effects on the body
The body gets the calcium it needs in two ways. One is by eating foods that contain calcium. The other way is by pulling it from bones. This happens when blood levels of calcium drop too low, usually when it's been a while since having eaten a meal containing calcium. Ideally, the calcium that is "borrowed" from the bones will be replaced at a later point. It's important to know that this payback can't be accomplished simply by eating more calcium. More →
Correlation of physical activity and health of the heart
Your heart, like any other muscle in your body, gets stronger with regular exercise. The right kind of exercise increases cardiovascular fitness by improving blood circulation throughout your body. A strong heart does not have to work as hard to circulate the blood through the body because it can pump more efficiently with each beat. More →
Canada's food guide
The food intake pattern recommended in the revised Food Guide is based on current nutritional science. The pattern has been developed to meet nutrient standards (Dietary Reference Intakes) and to be consistent with evidence linking diet to a reduced risk of chronic diseases. More →
Food Intake Pattern Development
The food intake pattern recommended in the revised Food Guide is based on current nutritional science. The pattern has been developed to meet nutrient standards (Dietary Reference Intakes) and to be consistent with evidence linking diet to a reduced risk of chronic diseases. The food intake pattern describes the types and amounts of foods that should be eaten. More →
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