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Topic- Nutrition
Cholesterol: an overview for health and wellness professionals by Shirley Archer, J.D., M.A.
Despite its bad reputation cholesterol is neither evil, nor something we want to eliminate completely. In fact, this waxy substance is a necessary and natural part of each cell in the human body and the bodies of other animals.
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Killers in the kitchen by Helene Berk, M.Ed., R.D., L.D.
This year, your older clients can get a jumpstart on New Year's resolutions to eat a healthier diet-and you can help. By sharing the formula below, you can help these individuals identify the villains in their kitchen cupboards and make better choices about the food they eat.
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Food choices: a sample comparison
Many people in North America grew up eating Kellogg's Pop Tarts. Boxes of Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts proclaim that each tart provides "A Good Source of 7 Vitamins and Minerals" and is made with "Real Fruit."A closer look at the ingredients reveals
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