Diet & Nutrition

Wash hands and surfaces often using hot, soapy water. Wash your hands before and after you handle food or utensils, especially raw meat, poultry, fish, or eggs. Wash all fruits and vegetables before eating. Separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods. Keep raw meat, poultry, fish, or eggs away from other foods to prevent cross-contamination. If possible, use separate…

he most important benefits of beet juice include its ability to lower blood pressure, aid digestion, boost cognitive health, protect the bones, detoxify the body, support vision, eliminate inflammation, increase energy, stimulate libido, and manage diabetes, among others. It also has anti-cancer properties.

Educational video for children to learn how to have a healthy diet. They will discover what these nutrients are, what they are for and how they should be consumed: carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, mineral salts and fats.

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Most of us still are not eating enough fruit and vegetables. They should make up over a third of the food we eat each day. Aim to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg each day. Choose from fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or juiced. Remember that fruit juice and smoothies should be…

Adequate nutrients within calorie needs Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within and among the basic food groups while choosing foods that limit the intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol. Meet recommended intakes within energy needs by adopting a balanced eating pattern, such as the USDA Food Guide or the…

Performance team powered by EXOS, for a discussion about how the power of good nutrition can fuel your body for optimal performance when you exercise. He will share the latest research in sports nutrition to create diet plans for athletes of all ages, sports and performance goals. Learn more: https://www.uclahealth.org/sports-per…

Myth: You should avoid dairy as you get older. Truth: Only if it aggravates your stomach or digestive system. Our bodies often become less tolerant of certain foods as we get older, says Johnson. Dairy is one of them because production of the enzyme lactase, which aids in the digestion of dairy, decreases as we age. But…

Healthy eating is important at every age. Offer kids a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding on foods and beverages, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. https://www.myplate.gov/tip-sheet/healthy-eating-kids

Nutrition is the intake of food in relation to the dietary needs of the body. Good nutrition (a sufficient and balanced diet combined with regular physical exercise) is a fundamental element of good health.