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09-26-2007, 04:19 PM | #1 | |||
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Just a few of the topics/sections- Interactive Tools Personal Nutrition Planner Learn how to optimize your health according to your individual health risks. The Personal Nutrition Planner helps you plan your food choices using the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA MyPyramid. My Fitness Planner Determine if you're getting enough Physical Activity. The My Fitness Planner provides information about your unique physical activity needs. Calcium Quiz - What's Your Calcium Intake? Children and adults, take a few minutes to check your diet with the Calcium Quiz and see if you are getting enough of this important nutrient. Personal Fitness Planner Teens, check to see if you're getting enough Physical Activity with the Teen BEAT-Basic Exercise & Activty Tracker. Includes suggestions that match your specific needs. Functional Foods Almonds Lowers LDL and total cholesterol Reduces risk of heart disease Avocado Reduces risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and osteoporosis Beans Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes Blueberries Reduces risk of cancer Broccoli Lowers LDL cholesterol Reduces risk of cancer Maintains healthy immune system Cheese May decrease risk of certain cancers Chocolate May decrease risk for cardiovascular disease Citrus Fruits Reduces risk of certain cancers Cranberries Improves urinary tract health and prevents infection Reduces risk of heart disease Flax Seed Reduces risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and osteoporosis Garlic Reduces risk of cancer Lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure Hot Cocoa Reduces risk of cancer and heart disease Milk Reduces risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure and colon cancer Oatmeal Reduces total and LDL cholesterol levels Olive Oil Reduces heart disease risk by improving cholesterol levels Salmon Improves mental and visual function Reduces risk of heart disease Soy Reduces risk of heart disease Reduces risk of certain cancers in some people Lowers LDL cholesterol Eases menopausal symptoms Spinach Maintains healthy vision Strawberries May lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, and improve memory. Tea, black and green Reduces risk for stomach, esophageal, and skin cancers, and heart disease Tomatoes Reduces risk of prostate cancer and heart attack Tuna Reduces risk of heart disease Walnuts Enhances mental functioning Lowers total and LDL cholesterol and reduces risk of heart diseas Whole Grains Reduces risk of certain cancers and heart disease Wine, Red and Grapes/grape juice Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer Yogurt, cultured dairy products Improves intestinal health Reduces risk of cancer Reduces cholesterol http://mealsmatter.org/EatingForHeal...func_list.aspx
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09-28-2007, 12:45 AM | #2 | |||
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Thank you jo.
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