News tagged with dietary components
Diet change works swiftly in reducing risk
A study by Lynnette Ferguson, Professor of Nutrition at The University of Auckland, has shown that a change in diet can be effective in reducing inflammation over a period of just six weeks in healthy New Zealanders.
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Jan 14, 2013 |
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Balanced diet required in prevention of cancer
(Medical Xpress)—Balancing your diet with protective foods rich in fibre and vitamin C can help prevent the formation of cancer causing compounds in the gut, the British Science Festival will hear today.
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Sep 06, 2012 |
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Does presence of oxidants early in life help determine life span?
Why do we age, and what makes some of us live longer than others? For decades, researchers have been trying to answer these questions by elucidating the molecular causes of aging.
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Jul 19, 2012 |
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Researchers find additional evidence that families that eat together may be the healthiest
"Come and get it!" A phrase historically proclaiming that the communal meal is ready, is heard all too infrequently among contemporary American households, especially as children get older. Indeed, over 40% of the typical ...
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Apr 23, 2012 |
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Snacking associated with increased calories, decreased nutrients
Snacking is a dietary behavior that has increased in recent decades in the United States, while percentages of the population who are overweight and obese also have increased. Now, U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
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Mar 13, 2012 |
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Thousands of lives could be saved if rest of UK adopted average diet in England
Around 4,000 deaths could be prevented every year if the UK population adopted the average diet eaten in England, concludes research published in BMJ Open.
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Nov 03, 2011 |
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Nutritionists offer tips for kids' snacks, lunches
University of Maine nutritionists are available to offer advice for parents and guardians looking to pack healthy -- and appealing -- lunchboxes for children and adolescents, and to identify the benefits of school-prepared ...
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Sep 05, 2011 |
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