What is nutrition?
Nutrition is the science that studies the process by which living organisms acquire all the things that are necessary for… [more]
What is a diet?
Your diet is, quite simply, what you eat. There are two aspects to your diet: what foods you eat and… [more]
Why is proper nutrition important?
Proper nutrition means getting all the essential nutrients from your diet that are required to keep your body functioning normally.… [more]
How do I know if I am getting the proper nutrition?
To function properly, your body must take in adequate amounts of several vitamins and minerals as well as of proteins,… [more]
What is a balanced diet?
The key to obtaining all the nutrients that your body requires is eating the right mix of foods: a balanced… [more]
How can I maintain a healthy diet?
A healthy diet is balanced, varied, and contains the right number of calories that you need. While there is no… [more]
How can I lose weight?
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) reviewed the medical research on diets and issued the following guidelines about… [more]
How can I change my diet?
Whether you need to do so for urgent health reasons or you would just like to lose weight and improve… [more]
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