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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... risk for several of the leading causes of death in the United States , such as coronary heart disease , stroke , diabetes , and some types of cancer . More importantly , healthy eating and regular exercise can give you the energy and ...
... risk for several of the leading causes of death in the United States , such as coronary heart disease , stroke , diabetes , and some types of cancer . More importantly , healthy eating and regular exercise can give you the energy and ...
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... risk for certain cancers . The way diet affects blood cholesterol varies among individuals . However , blood choles- terol does increase in most people when they eat a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol and excessive in calories ...
... risk for certain cancers . The way diet affects blood cholesterol varies among individuals . However , blood choles- terol does increase in most people when they eat a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol and excessive in calories ...
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... risk for heart dis- ease is less clear in older adults than in mid- dle - aged people . However , heart disease is ... risk factors . If you don't know what your blood cholesterol level is , ask your doctor to check it the next time you ...
... risk for heart dis- ease is less clear in older adults than in mid- dle - aged people . However , heart disease is ... risk factors . If you don't know what your blood cholesterol level is , ask your doctor to check it the next time you ...
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... risk for heart attack , stroke , and kidney dis- ease . People with high blood pressure are usu- ally advised to restrict their salt and sodium . It is also important to maintain a healthy weight , exercise regularly , and stay on your ...
... risk for heart attack , stroke , and kidney dis- ease . People with high blood pressure are usu- ally advised to restrict their salt and sodium . It is also important to maintain a healthy weight , exercise regularly , and stay on your ...
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... Risk ? Should You Take Vitamins ? 20 Facts about Fiber 22 Special Advice for Older Adults Meeting Your Nutrient Needs 2 Until recently , research on nutritional re- quirements has focused on younger people . No one really knows enough ...
... Risk ? Should You Take Vitamins ? 20 Facts about Fiber 22 Special Advice for Older Adults Meeting Your Nutrient Needs 2 Until recently , research on nutritional re- quirements has focused on younger people . No one really knows enough ...
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