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Nutrition, Health and Wellness

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Good nutrition and physical activity are keys to living a healthy lifestyle. Eating a balanced diet and doing regular physical activity can improve your health and reduce your risk for chronic diseases.

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Adolescent Health and Nutrition

Chronic Disease Prevention

Exploring MyPlate

Food's Role in Health

Medications and Supplements

New and Expectant Parents

Nourish Your Body

Physical Activity

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Health and Nutrition Publications

Look after Your Eyes

This is a short guide to age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for people over age 60.

Love Your Heart!

The heart is a pump that provides oxygen to each and every cell of the body. Feel your pulse: Each time your heart beats, it is moving blood by expanding and contracting. It is a muscle that is essential to life, which is why treating your…

Molds in Your Home

Exposure to mold is common both inside and outside the home, but some people are more sensitive to mold than others, especially those with allergies and asthma. Mold exposure may cause cold-like symptoms, watery eyes, sore throat, wheezing…

MyPlate Plans for 15- to 19-year-olds

This chart was designed to provide an estimate of daily food needs based on the recommendations at www.choosemyplate.gov. On the following chart, find your gender, age and activity level. Mark the row with your plan. Visit www.…

MyPlate Plans for 8- to 14-year-olds

This chart was designed to provide an estimate of daily food needs based on the recommendations at www.choosemyplate.gov. On the following chart, find your gender, age and activity level. Mark the row with your plan. Visit www.…

MyPlate Plans for Toddlers to Age 7

This chart was designed to provide an estimate of daily food needs based on the recommendations at www.choosemyplate.gov. On the following chart, find the child’s gender, age and activity level. Mark the row with your plan. Visit www.…

Nourish Your Body With Sleep

This provides information about sleep needs, foods that may affect sleep and ways to promote sleep.

Nourish Your Bones

Keeping our bones healthy is a lifelong process. As we get older, our bodies may break down bone faster than we can make new bone. This can cause problems if our bones don’t have enough stored nutrients to keep them strong. Eating nutrient…

Nourish Your Bones and Joints: Size up the Supplement

Nourish Your Digestive System

Have you heard about probiotics and prebiotics?
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