Food Facts for Older Adults: Information on how to Use the Dietary GuidelinesU.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service, 1993 - 68 pages |
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... blood ( blood cholesterol ) . Cholesterol is used by your body to make hormones , sub- stances needed for digestion , and new cells . Try A Stirfry Stirfrying is a quick and easy cooking method that requires very little fat . Heat a ...
... blood ( blood cholesterol ) . Cholesterol is used by your body to make hormones , sub- stances needed for digestion , and new cells . Try A Stirfry Stirfrying is a quick and easy cooking method that requires very little fat . Heat a ...
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... blood cholesterol to the risk for heart dis- ease is less clear in older adults than in mid- dle - aged people ... blood pressure , diabetes , lack of exercise , heredity , and being overweight are other risk factors . If you don't know ...
... blood cholesterol to the risk for heart dis- ease is less clear in older adults than in mid- dle - aged people ... blood pressure , diabetes , lack of exercise , heredity , and being overweight are other risk factors . If you don't know ...
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... blood vol- ume and for the nerves and muscles . But , pop- ulations with diets high in salt have more high blood pressure , a condition that increases your risk for heart attack , stroke , and kidney dis- ease . People with high blood ...
... blood vol- ume and for the nerves and muscles . But , pop- ulations with diets high in salt have more high blood pressure , a condition that increases your risk for heart attack , stroke , and kidney dis- ease . People with high blood ...
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... blood cholesterol levels . How Much Fiber Should You Eat ? It isn't clear yet exactly how much fiber you should eat each day . Some health experts have suggested that an increase to a range of 20 to 30 grams is a good idea . That's ...
... blood cholesterol levels . How Much Fiber Should You Eat ? It isn't clear yet exactly how much fiber you should eat each day . Some health experts have suggested that an increase to a range of 20 to 30 grams is a good idea . That's ...
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... blood pressure medicines , ⚫ some antibiotics , • some pain relievers , ⚫ some antidepressants , anticoagulants ( drugs for blood thinning ) , ⚫ antacids . Do You Take Medicines Properly ? When you get a new prescription medicine ...
... blood pressure medicines , ⚫ some antibiotics , • some pain relievers , ⚫ some antidepressants , anticoagulants ( drugs for blood thinning ) , ⚫ antacids . Do You Take Medicines Properly ? When you get a new prescription medicine ...
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