Nutrition: MedlinePlus
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Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. Nutrients includeproteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Healthy eating is not hard. The key is to
Eat a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products
Eat lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, and low-fat dairy products
Drink lots of water
Limit salt, sugar, alcohol, saturated fat, and trans fat in your diet
Saturated fats are usually fats that come from animals. Look for trans fat on the labels of processed foods, margarines, and shortenings.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
20 healthy snacks with 100 calories or less
Eating extra calories when you are sick - adults
Eating out
Fast food tips
Food additives
Healthy food trends -- beans and legumes
Healthy food trends -- brussels sprouts
Healthy food trends -- chia seeds
Healthy food trends -- flaxseeds
Healthy food trends -- kale
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Malnutrition
Nutrition for Seniors
Nutritional Support
Obesity
Pregnancy and Nutrition
Vegetarian Diet
Vitamins
Weight Control
Food and Nutrition
Wellness and Lifestyle
National Institutes of Health
The primary NIH organization for research on Nutrition is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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ChooseMyPlate.gov(Department of Agriculture)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015(Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture)
Nutrition for Everyone(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Overviews
Let's Eat for the Health of It(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
MyPlate Food Guide(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in Spanish
Nutrition.gov(Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture)
Rules for Healthy Eating(National Center for Farmworker Health) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Latest News
Erratic Sleep May Make Teens Hungrier(03/05/2015, HealthDay)
Good Supermarkets in Poor Areas May Not Prompt Better Eating(02/26/2015, HealthDay)
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Take Aim at Sugar(02/20/2015, HealthDay)
What Causes Cancer?(02/04/2015, HealthDay)
Whole Grains and Heart Health(01/06/2015, HealthDay)
More News on Nutrition
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Assessing Your Diet(InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School)
Prealbumin Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
Specific Conditions
Add More Vegetables to Your Day: 10 Tips to Help You Eat More Vegetables(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Are Fresh Fruits and Veggies Always Best?(American Heart Association)
Build a Healthy Meal: 10 Tips for Healthy Meals(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Eat Seafood Twice a Week: 10 Tips to Help You Eat More Seafood(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Eating Healthy Ethnic Food(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Empty Calories(Department of Agriculture)
Focus on Fruits: 10 Tips to Eat More Fruits(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Food Groups(Department of Agriculture)
Got Your Dairy Today? 10 Tips to Help You Eat and Drink More Dairy Foods(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Healthy Breakfast: Quick, Flexible Options to Grab at Home(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Liven Up Your Meals with Vegetables and Fruits(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Make Better Beverage Choices: 10 Tips to Get Started(Department of Agriculture) -PDF
Make Half Your Grains Whole: 10 Tips to Help You Eat Whole Grains(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference - Find Nutrient Value of Common Foods by Nutrient(Department of Agriculture)
Nutrition Facts for Cooked Seafood(Food and Drug Administration) - PDF
Nutrition Facts for Raw Fruits(Food and Drug Administration) - PDF
Nutrition Facts for Raw Vegetables(Food and Drug Administration) - PDF
Soy Foods and Health(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in Spanish
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Related Issues
Deciphering Media Stories on Diet: Nutrition in the News(Harvard School of Public Health)
Diet Choices to Prevent Cancer(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
Enjoy Your Food, but Eat Less: 10 Tips to Enjoying Your Meal(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Fast Food: Tips for Choosing Healthier Options(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Healthy Cooking Techniques(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
How Do I Change Recipes?(American Heart Association) - PDF
How Many Calories? Look at the Menu!(Food and Drug Administration)
Is Local More Nutritious?(Harvard Medical School)
Make Celebrations Fun, Healthy, and Active: 10 Tips to Creating Healthy, Active Events(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Overview of Food Ingredients, Additives and Colors(Food and Drug Administration)
Shopping List: Basic Ingredients for a Healthy Kitchen(American Cancer Society)
Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits: 10 Tips for Affordable Vegetables and Fruits(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
Also available in Spanish
Smart Substitutions for Healthy Cooking(American Heart Association)
Tips for Healthy Dining Out(Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Unexplained Weight Loss(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
What's So Super about Superfoods?(American Heart Association)
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Health Check Tools
Daily Food Plan(Department of Agriculture)
Food-A-Pedia(Department of Agriculture)
How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Make Your Calories Count(Food and Drug Administration)
Search Recipes(Department of Agriculture)
Also available in Spanish
SuperTracker: My Foods. My Fitness. My Health.(Department of Agriculture)
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Anatomy/Physiology
Digestive System(Nemours Foundation)
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Financial Issues
Eating Better on a Budget: 10 Tips to Help You Stretch Your Food Dollars(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
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Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Diet(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Nutrition(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Nutrition Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Nutritional Physiological Phenomena(National Institutes of Health)
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Research
Food and Nutrition Research Briefs(Department of Agriculture)
Also available in Spanish
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Article: Correlation of feeding practices and health profile of children.
Article: Effect of animal-source food supplement prior to and during pregnancy...
Article: Good breakfast habits start early.
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