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nutrition,healthy eating,diet and weight loss are discussed by nutrition columnist Jennifer Huget.
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More foods hinder than help sleep
A number of my apparently sleep-deprived friends and colleagues, upon learning I planned to write about foods that might help people sleep better, have told me they're eager to see what I come up with.
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Italians have a healthier attitude about food than Americans do
American campaigns to address obesity typically emphasize tasks such as monitoring calories, keeping food journals and exercising 30 minutes a day.
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A more healthful mayonnaise? Maybe
It's high season for mayonnaise, traditionally featured in summertime sandwiches, pasta salads, deviled eggs and other warm-weather staples.
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Me Minus 10: Reaching the target weight
I weigh 133 pounds.
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Do you really need vitamin supplements?
The premise behind enhanced water is that we need more vitamins in our diets. Not so, according to the experts who compiled the proposed Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 released in June:
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How nutritious is Vitaminwater?
Vitaminwater was on sale at my local grocery store this week, 10 20-ounce bottles for $10, which made me wonder whether anybody really needs that much of the stuff.
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Teenage stars of 'Huge' television series aren't just acting overweight
If you're curious about what it's like to be an overweight teenager, tune in to ABC Family's new series "Huge."
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Do you need a 'Spark' to lose that weight?
Are you a SparkPerson?
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The death of K. Dun Gifford, Mediterranean diet advocate
If things worked the way we thought they should, K. Dun Gifford would still be alive.
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Test your knowledge: The school nutrition quiz
Here are some sample questions from a quiz used in the Wellness for Life class at Rachel Carson Middle School in Herndon. See how many you can answer.
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