Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries that remove unwanted fat deposits from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheeks, neck, chest and upper arms. This procedure has become very…

There are many different types of Bariatric surgeries available. Here are some examples of surgeries that have become more popular.

 
• Restrictive procedures that decrease food intake.  
• Malabsorptive…

Obesity, which results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, is an increasingly prevalent condition in Western society that heightens the risk for reproductive disorders. Lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes and exercise,…

Alternate Names : Diet for Age
Nutrition needs and developmental skills change as a child grows. An age-appropriate diet is one that provides the nutrients a child needs to grow and to…

Alternate Names : Sports Nutrition

Nutrition, also called healthy eating, plays a key role in athletic performance.

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Healthy nutrition should be a part of every athlete’s training program. Whether an athlete…

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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is well known for its key role in maintaining strong teeth and bones. The teeth and bones contain 99 percent of the…

Alternate Names : Breastfeeding Positions, Nipple Care When Breast Feeding, Nursing Frequency, Nursing

Techniques and advice for successful breastfeeding.

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The breasts get ready to make milk during pregnancy. Milk production is controlled by hormonal…

Alternate Names : Starches, Sugars

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Carbohydrates are compounds made up of sugars. They come from the starchy part of plant foods. They easily convert to sugar in the body. For this…

Alternate Names : Fat, Fatty Acids

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Dietary fat is the fat that is found in food. Fat is one of four substances in food that provide calories. The other three…

Alternate Names : Folacin, Folic Acid

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Folate is the form of a particular B vitamin found in foods. Folate is the generic term for all forms of this vitamin. Folic acid…

A balanced diet is one that includes the Recommended Dietary Allowances, also called RDAs, for all the essential nutrients. These include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. A balanced diet supports normal growth and development.…

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Calories are a way of measuring the potential energy in foods. They also measure the amount of energy, in units, that the body uses. Food supplies calories to the body.…

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Diabetes mellitus, often called diabetes, makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main form of sugar in the…

The term “fast food” generally refers to the type of restaurants that sell quick, inexpensive take-out food, but even supermarkets now offer quick and easy food choices. Fast food is often laden with extra…

Alternate Names : Starches, Sugars

Overview & Description
Carbohydrates are compounds made up of sugars. They come from the starchy part of plant foods. They easily convert to sugar in the body. For this…

Obese children grow up to have bigger left ventricles in their hearts, putting them at risk for heart disease, researchers said on Monday.

“Simply being obese means your heart has to…

For men who want to quickly lose weight, it’s better to cut carbohydrates than to cut fat, a small study suggests.

When overweight men who were otherwise healthy followed either…

Obesity results when the body consumes more energy than it uses. Research points to several different factors that may influence weight gain. About 90% of people who diet…

The Western Lifestyle
The Western lifestyle plays a major role in obesity. The effect of Western culture can be demonstrated by the fact that adolescent obesity…