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Health Guides
A
- Anaphylaxis
B
- Begin with Breakfast
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
C
- Caffeine
- Calcium
- Carbohydrates
- Cholesterol
- College Health: Eating and Fitness 101
- Cooking Terms and Definitions
D
- Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
- Dehydration
- Dietary Fat and Cholesterol
- Dieting
E
- Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk Factors
- Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment Team
- Eating Disorders: General Information
- Eating Disorders: Glossary
- Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating
- Eating Disorders: Myths
- Eating Disorders: Symptoms
- Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options
- Egg Allergy
- Endometriosis: Nutrition and Exercise
- Energy Drinks
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- Fad Diets vs. Healthy Weight Management
- Fast Food Facts
- Fiber
- Fitness: My Muscles
- Fitness: Stretches
- Fitness: Toning Exercises
- Folic Acid
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
- Food Safety
- Freshman 15
- Fruit
G
- Gluten-Free Diet: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
- Gluten-Free Diet: Eating At Home vs. Away
- Gluten-Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
- Gluten-Free Diet: General Information
- Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
- Grains
H
- Healthy Breakfast
- Healthy Eating
- Healthy Snacks
- High Cholesterol
- How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian
I
- Iron
L
- Lactose Intolerance
- Legumes
- Low-Salt Diet
M
- Milk Allergy
- Mindful Eating
- MyPlate
N
- Nutrition Facts Label
O
- Overweight and Obesity
P
- PCOS: Nutrition Basics
- PCOS: PCOS-Friendly Foods, Snacks, and Grocery Shopping Tips
- PCOS: Sample Menus and Recipes
- Peanut Allergy
- Protein
S
- Serving Size and Portions
- Snacks
- SOPK: Conseils pour lire les tableaux de la valeur nutritive et faire des choix alimentaires sains
- SOPK: Guide alimentaire
- SOPK: Menus types et recettes adaptées pour le SOPK
- SOPK: Suggestions d’aliments et collations adaptés pour le SOPK
- Soy
- Soy Allergy
- Sports and Menstrual Periods: The Female Athlete Triad
- Sports and Nutrition: Fueling Your Performance
- Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
V
- Vegetables
- Vegetarian Diet
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
W
- Weight Management
- Wheat Allergy
Y
- Yoga
Z
- Zinc
Guías de la Salud
- Ácido fólico
- Alergia a la leche
- Alimentación Saludable
- Bebidas energéticas
- Cafeína
- Calcio
- Colesterol y las grasas
- Cómo puedo ser una vegetariana saludable
- Datos de nutrición en la etiqueta de los alimentos
- Desórdenes de la alimentación
- Dieta baja en carbohidratos
- Dieta baja en sal
- Empezar el día desayunando
- Endometriosis: Endometriosis, nutrición y ejercicio
- Granos
- Hierro
- Hojas de vegetales de color verde oscuro
- Información sobre comida rápida
- Intolerancia a la lactosa
- Legumbres
- Meriendas saludables
- Novato 15
- Proteína
- SOPQ: Ejemplo de menú y recetas
- SOPQ: Hoja de evaluación de las comidas SOPQ
- SOPQ: Hoja para la planificación de las comidas SOPQ y meriendas saludables
- SOPQ: Leyendo las etiquetas y comprando alimentos
- SOPQ: Una guía de nutrición
- Soya
- Tensiónes y torceduras
- Vitamina B12
- Vitamina D
- Zinc
Ask Us Questions
- I gained a lot of weight this year and I really want to stay at a healthy weight but look my best. How can I lose some weight but stay healthy? (1/10/2018)
- Is it ok to eat right before bed? (10/2/2017)
- I want to lose 13.6kg (30 lbs) in 4 months. I always get temped to eat sweets and overeat. What is the best diet plan to achieve my goal? (9/11/2017)
- During the past three or so months I have lost about 7-8kg (about 17 lbs.) but not in a healthy way. I haven’t gotten my period for about two months, and I’m worried. I’m still counting my calories but I’m scared because I don’t want to have any issues. (8/30/2017)
- I lost a lot of weight and it keeps going down and I don’t know what to do to maintain rather than gain? (6/8/2017)
- Does lactose-free milk have the same amount of calcium and vitamins that regular milk has? I’m not lactose intolerant but I heard that lactose-free milk is better for you. Do you have any tips or should I stick to dairy products to avoid not getting enough calcium or other nutrients? (4/28/2017)
- I was diagnosed with PCOS few months ago. I was asked to lose weight in order to regulate my periods and my blood sugar. I need a proper diet plan to do so. Can you suggest what I should eat and what not to eat? (3/23/2017)
- Can exercise make your period lighter? (12/12/2016)
- I just found out that I am Lactose Intolerant, so what can I do to get enough nutrients? And is there anything else I should know? (3/1/2016)
- Is milk (and milk products) prohibited if you have PCOS? (10/6/2015)
- How do I increase my metabolism? Are there any specific foods or drinks or something like that? (8/11/2015)
- I’m just wondering if it’s ok to take diet pills at the age of 13. I’ve been thinking of using ones that are called ‘Garcinia Cambogia’. (7/9/2015)
- Can I have potatoes if I am on the PCOS diet? (3/5/2015)
- I have PCOS, should I avoid carbs completely? (1/29/2015)
- I am 145-155 pounds and I’m only in middle school. I’m worried about becoming overweight. What is a healthy weight for my age? I might want to lose 10-15 pounds or so, how can I do it and stay committed? (1/9/2015)
- I have PCOS and I’m thinking of following a no-carb diet for a month. Can I eat brown rice, pasta, and bread on this diet? (12/23/2014)
- How can you gain weight with a high metabolism? (8/20/2014)
- Is eating cotton balls dipped in juice going to help me lose weight? (8/13/2014)
- Should dairy products be included in a PCOS meal plan? (4/23/2014)
- I’m slightly overweight. How can I slim my stomach? (12/4/2013)
- Does chocolate causes acne? Is there an “acne diet”? (8/14/2013)
- Is it good to starve myself and only eat fruit while I’m dieting? (7/17/2013)
- Is soy bad for you? (6/19/2013)
- Does exercise reduce the size of your boobs? (5/1/2013)
- What should I do to increase my energy levels? (2/20/2013)
- Which is better – coffee or diet soda? (2/13/2013)
- Is chocolate good for you? (1/16/2013)
- How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities? (11/7/2012)
- How do I lose weight in my stomach? (7/25/2012)
- I’ve heard of glucose, but what is it? (7/18/2012)
- I exercise and eat pretty healthy, but I’m still overweight. Why? (7/4/2012)
- Are energy bars good for you? (5/30/2012)
- How do I lose weight as soon as possible? (12/7/2011)
- I heard you’re supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Is this true? (5/11/2011)
- Is it okay to workout if I’m underweight? (2/16/2011)
- How can I convince my parents that being a vegetarian is healthy? (1/19/2011)
- What can I do about feeling hungry all the time? (9/15/2010)
- Is it ok to be a little overweight? (9/8/2010)
- Should I eat before I exercise? (7/28/2010)
- What should I do if I feel too tired to exercise? (7/21/2010)
- How do I fit exercise into my busy schedule? (7/14/2010)
- Are yoga or exercise balls good to use for toning your body? (7/7/2010)
- I’m thinking of taking a kickboxing class. Can anyone try this? (6/30/2010)
- What are the best exercises for weight loss? (6/23/2010)
- What are shin splints and how do I avoid getting them? (6/16/2010)
- I’m not flexible at all. Do I really need to stretch when I exercise? (6/9/2010)
- Why do guys seem to get more muscular than girls? (6/2/2010)
- How can I strengthen my abs? (5/26/2010)
- How can I lose weight just in my stomach? (5/19/2010)
- Do I need to lift heavy weights to build muscle? (5/12/2010)
- What should I eat after a game/practice? (5/5/2010)
- Should I carb-load before my games or competitions? (4/28/2010)
Quizzes
- Am I eating a healthy amount of dietary fat?
- Am I getting enough vitamins, minerals and fiber in my diet?
- Are my bones healthy?
- Are my eating habits healthy?
- Do I get enough calcium in my diet?
- Do I get enough iron in my diet?
- Do I get enough protein in my diet?
- How much do I know about sports nutrition?
- How much do you know about fitness?
Parents’ Guides
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Calcium
- Eating Disorders: Body Image and Self-Esteem
- Eating Disorders: Causes, Signs and Symptoms
- Eating Disorders: General Information
- Eating Disorders: Health Consequences
- Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating
- Eating Disorders: Helping Your Child Prepare for an Evaluation
- Eating Disorders: Therapy
- Eating Disorders: Treatment Options
- Endometriosis: Nutrition and Exercise
- Gluten-Free Diet: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
- Gluten-Free Diet: Eating At Home vs. Away
- Gluten-Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
- Gluten-Free Diet: General Information
- Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
- Nutrition and Teens
- Overweight and Obesity
- Promoting Healthy Weight Gain In Your Underweight Teen
- Weight Loss Camps