Adapting MyPlate guidelines to fit your nutritional needs
Most of us remember the food pyramid that we were taught as kids in school. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the
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Theatre monologues, art car help promote cancer awareness and nutrition education
Encouraging cancer awareness in a city as diverse as Houston requires a range of educational tools and cultural understanding. From its Theatre Outreach Program to
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Dispelling nutrition myths
Diet and exercise typically comes down to common sense, but we don’t always want to believe it, according to Roberta Anding, registered dietitian with Baylor
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Researchers find maternal nutrition before pregnancy leaves permanent marks on child’s genome
Over 10 years ago a landmark mouse study showed that a mother’s diet before and during pregnancy can change her offspring’s coat color by affecting
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Nutrition know-how helps prevent ‘Freshmen 15’
Brushing up on nutrition basics can help new college freshmen avoid extra pounds while pursuing their higher education. College students are often under stress and
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Setting nutrition goals, no matter what your lifestyle
Each year, March is dedicated as National Nutrition Month. This is a great time to examine your diet and lifestyle. The Academy of Nutrition and
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What is fiber?
Lisa Froechtenigt discusses the health benefits of fiber, an essential part of the diet although most people do not eat enough of it.
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Take a bite out of summer with seasonal produce
Claire Edgemon shares why eating fruits and vegetables in-season is best for you nutritionally and highlights some of their benefits.
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Children survive blood clots, but are we failing them afterward?
Recent medical advances allow us to effectively care for more children with medically complex conditions, including premature newborns and children with acute and chronic illnesses.
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Weaning, more than a change of food: it shapes a life-long, healthy gut
In animal models, weaning reshaped the gut microbiome, which in turn ‘trained’ intestinal stem cells to respond better to microbes later in life.
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