Food Insecurity

Updated 19 July 2022 under Health Guides.

Food insecurity is a common problem that is not often talked about. It occurs across the nation and around the world. It is possible that even if you haven’t personally […]

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Are there any health risks associated to chronic eating of sand? Is chronic eating of sand an indication of any particular disease(s) or health condition(s)?

Updated 23 September 2022 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! One potential reason behind the chronic eating of sand is pica, an eating disorder in which people compulsively eat substances that are not food and […]

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A Guide to Grocery Shopping

Updated 11 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Your approach to grocery shopping will depend on your individual needs for meals, as well as your personal style and approach to eating. Are you the type of person who […]

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College Health: Eating and Fitness 101

Updated 28 July 2021 under Health Guides.

Eating healthy at college may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are some ideas on how to meet your nutritional needs both in the dining halls […]

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Sports and Nutrition: Fueling Your Performance

Updated 1 July 2021 under Health Guides.

Just as a car runs best with a full tank of gas, your body needs the right kind of fuel from food in order to perform at its best. A […]

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Menstrual Period: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports

Updated 13 October 2021 under Health Guides.

Most girls who play sports have regular menstrual periods, and girls who are very active may skip a few periods. However, some girls who train really hard and don’t get […]

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Yoga

Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.

Yoga has been practiced for several thousands of years, and it has recently become very popular with teens. Yoga classes are now offered at gyms, studios, community centers, schools, and […]

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Yoga

Updated 3 November 2021 under Guías de la Salud.

Yoga se ha practicado por varios miles de años, y recientemente se ha vuelto popular entre los adolescentes. Ahora, las clases de yoga se ofrecen en gimnasios, estudios, centros comunitarios, […]

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Grasas Dietéticas y Colesterol

Updated 25 March 2021 under Guías de la Salud.

Las grasas dietéticas encontradas en los alimentos son muy importantes para la salud y son necesarias para el crecimiento y desarrollo normal de tu cuerpo. Las grasas dietéticas tienen muchas […]

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Vitamina D

Updated 29 January 2021 under Guías de la Salud.

¿Qué es la vitamina D? La vitamina D ayuda a que tu sistema inmune funcione de manera efectiva, reduce la inflamación y ayuda a que tu cuerpo absorba el calcio. El calcio […]

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