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Nutrition for Athletes
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why is good nutrition important for athletes? As an athlete, your physical health is key to an active lifestyle. You depend on strength, skill and endurance– whether you’re going for the ball…
Nutrition for Weight Loss: Is A Low Carbohydrate Diet Right for Me?
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The foods you eat contain calories made up of protein, fats and carbohydrates. There are more carbs in foods that have starches and sugars. This includes things like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes,…
Nutrition for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know About Fad Diets
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a fad diet? A fad diet is a trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results. Typically, these diets are not healthy and don’t result in long-term weight loss. In fact,…
Nutrition Tips For Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many children and families today have busy schedules. These make it hard to sit down to homemade meals every day. Many kids’ diets involve a lot of convenience and takeout food. But…
Nutrition- Determine Your Calorie Needs
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Different groups of people have different daily calorie needs. For example, an adult athlete will need to consume more calories than a moderately active 3 year old. When eating store-bought foods, be…
Nutrition- Healthy Eating For Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is nutrition? Nutrition refers to everything that your child eats and drinks. Your child’s body uses nutrients from food to function properly and stay healthy. Nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,…
Nutrition- How to Make Healthier Food Choices
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A healthy diet has many benefits, including maintaining your desired weight. It also can lower your cholesterol and prevent certain health conditions. A healthy diet fuels your body and gives you energy….
Nutrition- How to Read a Nutrition Facts Table
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a Nutrition Facts Table? The Nutrition Facts table on food products tells you what’s in the food you’re eating and how much. It helps you determine if you have a…
Nutrition: Keeping a Food Diary
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A food diary is a daily log of what you eat and drink each day. The diary helps you and your health care provider understand your eating habits. It can help you…
Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your nutrition by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and…
Obesity
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is obesity? Obesity is a complex and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and even death….
Obesity – Surgical Treatment for Obesity
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is obesity? Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the best ways to avoid weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But what exactly is a…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder, such as…
Occupational Exposure to HIV
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How can HIV be transmitted? Blood, semen, vaginal secretions, vomitus, breast milk or pus from a person who is infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) may contain HIV and may cause infection….
Occupational Exposure to Lead
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How might I be exposed to lead? Lead can get into your body in two ways: inhalation (breathing it in) and ingestion (eating it). You might breathe in lead dust or lead…