Topic: Nutrition & Fitness
Calcio
Updated 12 May 2023 under Guías de la Salud.El calcio es un mineral que ayuda a desarrollar huesos fuertes. El calcio también es esencial para muchas funciones corporales, tales como la coagulación de la sangre y la función […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment Team
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.Teens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Glossary
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.Amenorrhea: When someone stops getting their a menstrual period (or never gets their period even though they should). Amenorrhea is a sign that someone’s weight may be too low or that […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Myths
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.Myth: Everyone with an eating disorder is underweight. Truth: Eating disorders affect individuals across the weight spectrum. Eating disorders do not discriminate based on body-size. Myth: Eating disorders are just an extreme […]
Read more »Promoting Healthy Weight Gain In Your Underweight Teen
Updated 26 December 2023 under For Parents.Some teenagers have difficulty keeping up with the energy needs of their bodies and, as a result, may be underweight. While there are medical reasons this could be happening, it […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Symptoms
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms of anorexia can be hard to notice because people with this condition can be very good at hiding their eating disorder behaviors. They may take small bites, organize […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk Factors
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.There are many theories about what causes eating disorders and for each person the reason can be different. However, most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors and […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.Treatment for an eating disorder is a very individualized process. Therefore, there are different types of treatments depending on how medically stable a person is and how much emotional support […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.What is healthy balanced eating? Healthy eating is important for both your mind and body. During the recovery process, work with your dietitian to help you learn balanced eating habits. […]
Read more »Dehydration
Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.Did you know that about two-thirds of your body is made up of water? That’s a lot! Even though it’s normal to lose some water every day, there may be […]
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