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Iron Deficiency

Iron Deficiency

Food Sources of Iron ranked by milligrams of iron per standard amount; also calories in the standard amount. (All amounts listed provide 10% or more of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for teenage and adult females, which is 18 mg/day.) Food, Standard Amount Iron (mg) Calories Clams, canned, drained oz 23.8 126 Fortified dry cereals […]

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Overweight Men May Feel Stigmatized, Too

Overweight Men May Feel Stigmatized, Too

Latest Diet & Weight Management News WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s not only women who agonize over their excess pounds. Stigma about being overweight can cause physical and emotional harm to men, too. “It’s often assumed that conversations about weight loss, poor body image, and dieting are more salient for women. Men […]

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Can Your Smartphone Make You Fat?

Can Your Smartphone Make You Fat?

Latest Diet & Weight Management News THURSDAY, July 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — While you’re watching your calories to avoid packing on extra pounds, you might also want to cut down on your smartphone usage, new research suggests. Spending too much time on your smartphone is linked to a higher risk of obesity, investigators report. […]

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The Great Fat Debate: How Much Is Unhealthy?

The Great Fat Debate: How Much Is Unhealthy?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News MONDAY, July 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Experts have redefined the role of fat in healthy eating, but before you grab a chunk of cheese or another pat of butter, understand the differences between the various types of fat in your diet. For decades, guidelines […]

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How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your Diet

How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your Diet

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News THURSDAY, July 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People are getting the message about the dangers of sugar. Nearly 70% of Americans have cut back on foods high in added sugars, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. But there’s still a […]