News tagged with nutrition guidelines


Many cancer institution websites lack nutritional guidance, others give mixed messages

Radiation oncologists at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are stressing the need for evidence-based, standardized guidelines on dietary recommendations for cancer patients—and with good reason. A new analysis revealed ...

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First lady announces healthy recipe search effort

(AP)—Michelle Obama says five media companies and a social media website are working together to make it easier to find nutritious recipes.

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Longer life for those who follow nutritional guidelines

Those who follow the nutritional guidelines issued by Sweden's National Food Agency live longer. This is shown by a new study of the diets of 17 000 Swedish men and women over a long period of time. The greatest effect ...

Health created Jun 22, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Lifting barriers to nutrition

(Medical Xpress) -- A University of Alberta study has revealed challenges that schools are working through, to adopt healthier food choices for their students in an effort to meet government guidelines for ...

Health created May 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Guidelines say diet, exercise, weight control improve odds after cancer diagnosis

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood ...

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Beans, pulses and legumes have important role in nutrition

Beans, pulses and legumes can be classified as either vegetables or proteins under the new USDA dietary guidelines, giving them an important role in a person's daily diet, an expert panel said at the Institute of Food Technologists' ...

Health created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Otago research reveals most Kiwis eating too much salt

(Medical Xpress) -- Nearly two-thirds (65%) of adult New Zealanders are consuming more sodium than current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to analysis of urine samples taken from 3000 people who ...

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Probing Question: Why the USDA changed its nutritional guidelines

First Lady Michelle Obama may be remembered for toppling a pyramid. A food pyramid, that is -- the longstanding icon of the USDA’s official nutritional recommendations for the American public.

Health created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast