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Healthy Choices: The Building Blocks Of A Healthy Lifestyle (An Educational Handout), University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Healthy Choices: The Building Blocks Of A Healthy Lifestyle (An Educational Handout), University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This educational handout provides guidance for healthy weight management through lifestyle interventions including healthy eating, exercise and familial involvement.
Diet And Lifestyle Tips For Better Health Outcomes, Annie Ferreri
Diet And Lifestyle Tips For Better Health Outcomes, Annie Ferreri
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The handout provides an evidence-based overview of a healthy diet and lifestyle for an adolescent. It is intended to provide enough detail to be motivational without resulting in overwhelm. Tips for a successful outcome are provided on the handout.
Healthy Weight Management For Teens, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Healthy Weight Management For Teens, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout has been created to educate teenagers on healthy eating tips and physical activity to maintain a healthy weight across a lifespan.
Healthy Weight Management For Teens, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Healthy Weight Management For Teens, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout has been created to educate teenagers on healthy eating tips and physical activity to maintain a healthy weight across a lifespan.
Mindfully Empowered Health (A Handout), University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Mindfully Empowered Health (A Handout), University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This educational handout focuses on delivering the concept of Mindfulness to adolescent young women when choosing healthier food choices alongside appropriate portion sizes recommended by the 2,000 kcal/diet MyPlate Plan. Acknowledging that teen girls have a greater desire for autonomy in their food and exercise choices, the first side educates them on ways to monitor their healthy to not so healthy food choices utilizing the Traffic Light Diet concept. Colorful pictures alongside each section illustrate which choices correlate to “always appropriate”, “pause”, and “stop and think” foods. Portion size control is depicted through everyday objects so that the user can …
Steps For A Healthier Lifestyle (A Handout), University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Steps For A Healthier Lifestyle (A Handout), University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout provides seven tips for leading a healthier lifestyle, including both nutritional and physical exercise tips as found through scientific research.
It’S Your Choice. Create Your Healthy Weight! (A Handout), Micheline D. Cormier
It’S Your Choice. Create Your Healthy Weight! (A Handout), Micheline D. Cormier
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This handout gives information and tips to achieve a healthy energy balance. It encourages calorie neutral hydration, exercise, fruit, vegetable and whole grain intake as well as cooking at home while creating a positive and healthy environment for continued support.
Type Three Diabetes: Are You At Risk? A Systematic Review, Mary Ellen Yep
Type Three Diabetes: Are You At Risk? A Systematic Review, Mary Ellen Yep
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To develop a possible framework for informing patients with type two diabetes of their potential risk of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease. Since type two diabetes is still on the rise, this could implicate a major increase in dementia across the population. Implications to assess the public of this research to promote awareness of the risks of type 3 diabetes.
Vitamin D Deficiency And Supplementation In Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease, Angela Morton
Vitamin D Deficiency And Supplementation In Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease, Angela Morton
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern with rising prevalence. Vitamin D deficiency (/mL) and insufficiency (20–29 ng/mL) are common among patients with CKD undergoing dialysis. The objective was to review current research on vitamin D supplementation for dialysis patients and the effect on their serum vitamin D levels.
The Impact Of Home Gardening In Upstate South Carolina, Abby Odom
The Impact Of Home Gardening In Upstate South Carolina, Abby Odom
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The aim of this study is to determine the current rate of home gardening among adults as well as if this type of vegetable and fruit cultivation has any effect on daily and weekly food group consumption.
Association Between Unmetabolized Folic Acid And Breast Cancer Incidence, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Association Between Unmetabolized Folic Acid And Breast Cancer Incidence, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This study assesses the association between plasma UFA and breast cancer among MTHFR C677T genotypes.
What Role Should The Registered Dietitian Have In The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Low Vitamin D In Pediatric Patients With Crohn's Disease?, Rachael M. Costello
What Role Should The Registered Dietitian Have In The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Low Vitamin D In Pediatric Patients With Crohn's Disease?, Rachael M. Costello
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Vitamin D deficiency is common in pediatric Crohn’s disease patients. This can lead to immune system dysfunction and problems with bone growth. Registered dietitians are an essential part of the healthcare team and should have standard guidelines available to assist with the assessment and treatment of these patients.
Can Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Intake Decrease High Blood Pressure?, Rebecca M. Iwata
Can Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Intake Decrease High Blood Pressure?, Rebecca M. Iwata
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High blood pressure is usually treated through pharmaceutics medications but research suggests that blood pressure may also be managed through changes in diet through an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption.
Food & Culture In Japan, Zachary York
Food & Culture In Japan, Zachary York
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This fact sheet explores traditional foods and dishes, eating patterns, health beliefs and current food practices within Japanese culture. Included within the educational material is an exploration of staple foods, symbolic foods, and foods with special meaning. The traditional Japanese diet, called Washoku, is is listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage category. Traditional eating patterns, including use of utensils like chopsticks and bowls called “wan”, are identified. The atmosphere of eating is also examined by looking at the four elements of taste, comprising of preserving natural flavor, quick preparation, incorporating foreign foods, and creating art and performing ritual through …
Iraqi Cultural Foods Fact Sheet, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Iraqi Cultural Foods Fact Sheet, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This fact sheet discusses traditional cultural foods for Iraqi and Arab individuals. It includes popular foods, spices, and dishes, as well as holiday eating habits, typical food patterns, and immigrant nutrition habits in America.
Five Tips For Choosing Healthy Foods For Teens (A Handout), Mallory Lavoie
Five Tips For Choosing Healthy Foods For Teens (A Handout), Mallory Lavoie
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This handout depicts five ways that teens can make healthier food choices.
Teen Obesity: Tips To Take Control Of Your Diet And Make A Difference Every Day, Zachary York
Teen Obesity: Tips To Take Control Of Your Diet And Make A Difference Every Day, Zachary York
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This handout provides an overview of obesity and includes tips designed to motivate and assist teenagers toward making healthy choices to support overall health and well-being. Topics range from identifying nutritious foods, knowing when to eat, how to become more physically active, and having fun with food. The goal of the handout is to provide accessible and easy to understand information to empower overweight adolescents to make important connections eating well, exercising, and how they look and feel on a day-to-day basis.
Obesity In Adolescents (Handout), Kathy Palys
Obesity In Adolescents (Handout), Kathy Palys
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The handout briefly discusses obesity in the adolescents. It covers possible causes, risk factors, and some simple solutions.
Making The Healthy Choice The Easy Choice, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
Making The Healthy Choice The Easy Choice, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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This pamphlet informs the audience about how to make healthier food choices by implementing the concept of healthy defaults into their homes and personal lives. The pamphlet gives tips on how the reader can make the healthier choice the easiest choice by implementing small changes in their household and daily routine.
The Correlation Between Sleep Deprivation And Hypertension In Healthy Adults, Bonnie Keating
The Correlation Between Sleep Deprivation And Hypertension In Healthy Adults, Bonnie Keating
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The purpose of this study to investigate the correlation of healthy males between the ages of 18-45 years and blood pressure and if lack of sleep of 6 months or greater can lead to Stage 1 hypertension or worse. Studying sleep deprivation and its effects on healthy people can help identify how important sleep is to maintaining overall health.
Food And Culture Fact Sheet Vietnam, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Food And Culture Fact Sheet Vietnam, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout describes Vietnamese cultures and traditional diet. Vietnamese dishes are often built around rice, broth, and layers of flavor. The Vietnamese people have several nutritional and health beliefs stemming from Chinese traditional medicine. Vietnam has one of the most famous market and street food culture of the world.
Food And Culture In Ghana, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Food And Culture In Ghana, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout discusses food behavior in Ghana and the influence of Ghanaian culture and religious beliefs on food traditions. Ghanaian staple foods, traditional eating patterns, food preparation, and dining practices are discussed. This handout also includes a brief description of traditional health beliefs and the current food practices of Ghanaians living in the United States.
The Evolution Of Food Labeling, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
The Evolution Of Food Labeling, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program
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The infographic displays the timeline pertaining to the regulation created by the Food and Drug Administration to keep food manufacturers accountable for what is labeled on the food they produce. The evolution of nutrition labeling was not solely driven on the decisions made by the government, but also the interests of consumers. The process began in 1969 and has been evolving until present day. As scientists began to uncover the link between diet and food, consumers began to take note. The publishing of both The Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health and the National Research Council’s report and the …
The Culinary Culture Of Iran Fact Sheet, Rachael Costello
The Culinary Culture Of Iran Fact Sheet, Rachael Costello
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A two-page handout detailing the food customs and cultures of The Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes traditional dishes, meals, culinary influences, religious dietary rules, and common eating patterns.
How To Prevent High Blood Pressure, Une Applied Nutrition Program
How To Prevent High Blood Pressure, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout informs the audience about how to prevent high blood pressure naturally. It includes information on diet and exercise; healthy defaults to prevent high blood pressure; tips on avoiding sodium and alcohol and risk factors for high blood pressure.
Vietnam Food Culture, Candace Nelson
Vietnam Food Culture, Candace Nelson
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The food scene in Vietnam is social and lively. The demand for fresh meat, seafood, and produce has open-air markets open twice per day. The demand for freshness also limits opportunities to enforce food safety regulations. Vietnam has one of the highest rates of vegetable consumption in the world. Rice is also consumed in large portions, but malnourishment rates are high. Common deficiencies include vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc. Honoring the dead through food is a common practice.
Simple Strategies For A Healthy Pregnancy, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Simple Strategies For A Healthy Pregnancy, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout gives the audience ideas for meeting the nutritional needs of teens for a healthy pregnancy. Tips for incorporating healthy foods and physical activity into a regular routine are included. The importance of nutrition during an adolescent pregnancy is briefly overviewed.
Stop The War On Veggies, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Stop The War On Veggies, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This pamphlet gives parents and caretakers of young children information on creating a food environment for children that promotes vegetable consumption. It further gives some tips on ways to engage children and make eating vegetables fun.
Planning For Success, Robin Verzoni
Planning For Success, Robin Verzoni
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This pamphlet informs the reader about meal preparation and planning. It gives examples of healthy food options from the various categories of macro nutrients, and quick and healthy snack options. It stresses the importance of planning ahead and how important it is to be successful. It gives examples of ways to have handy meals and snacks for work and discusses the importance of bringing awareness to what you eat by tracking your daily intake.
Easy Adjustments To Create Success In Your Health Journey, Stephanie Menagh
Easy Adjustments To Create Success In Your Health Journey, Stephanie Menagh
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This handout informs readers about different ways to utilize healthy defaults in daily life. Definition of healthy defaults, prevalence and concerns with obesity, and methods to create small everyday lifestyle changes are discussed.