Questions and Answers on Nutrition

A person’s diet is made up of the food they eat. Nutrition is the way that food nourishes their bodies.  Good nutrition means that your body is getting all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals it needs to work at its best level.  Eating a healthy diet is your main way to get good nutrition.
Most people know that a balance of good nutrition and physical activity can help them reach and maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight.  It can improve cardiovascular and other body system functions, mental well-being, cognitive performance and wound healing or recovery from illness or injury, as well as reduce the risk for disease.
 

11/18/2009 - Questions and Answers

Cholesterol Diet: A Successful Low Cholesterol Diet

Cholesterol Diet... Finding a truly effective lowering cholesterol diet is something that requires focus and effort. A low-cholesterol diet is a diet low in saturated fat, which helps lower your cholesterol level and protect you from various heart diseases. Read more

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10/01/2009 - Questions and Answers

Low potassium level (or Hypokalemia)

Low potassium levels, a condition called hypokalemia, occurs when the level of potassium in your blood is lower than normal. Some of the symptoms of low potassium are fatigue and muscle weakness. Blood tests and electrocardiograms are used to diagnose low potassium levels.   Question My doctor said that I appeared to be on a low potassium. What are the dangers of having a low potassium? I am now taking diuretics and a potassium pill, but my potassium is still low. Read more

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