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You Are What You Eat, And This Topic Includes Information About The Best Ways To Improve Diet, And Specific Diets For Those With Special Needs.
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TRIGLYCERIDES-a patient's guide

Recent research shows triglyceride levels are useful for indicating risk of coronary heart disease and linked with diabetes development.This article discusses how they affect risk and examines testing and treat…


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VITAMINS - an overview for patients

Vitamins are required for the normal functioning of the body, and most are found in foods. This article looks at the different vitamins, their role, and which foods contain them.


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THE FOOD GROUPS - a patient's guide

This article outlines the basic food groups of carbohydrates, protein and fats. It also offers recommendations for choosing the healthy options within these groups.


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