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• Health Guides
• Ask Us Questions
• Quizzes
• Parents’ Guides

Health Guides

• B

• Begin with Breakfast
• Body Mass Index (BMI)

• C

• Caffeine
• Calcium
• Carbohydrates
• College Health: Eating & Fitness
• Cooking Terms and Definitions

• D

• Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
• Dehydration
• Dietary Fat and Cholesterol
• Dieting

• E

• Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment
• Eating Disorders: General Information
• Eating Disorders: Glossary
• Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating
• Eating Disorders: Myths
• Eating Disorders: Therapy
• Eating Disorders: Warning Signs and Symptoms
• Egg Allergy
• Energy Drinks
• Exercise: Strategies to keep you Moving During the Winter

• F

• Fad Diets vs. Healthy Weight Management
• Fast Food Facts
• Fiber
• Fitness: My Muscles
• Fitness: Strength Training Exercises
• Fitness: Stretches
• Folic Acid
• Food Safety
• Food Stock
• Freshman 15
• Fruit

• G

• Gluten Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
• Gluten-Free Diet: Eating at Home vs. Away
• Gluten-Free Diet: General Information
• Grains

• H

• Healthy Breakfast
• Healthy Eating
• Healthy Snacks
• Heart Disease
• High Cholesterol
• How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian

• I

• Iron
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• L

• Lactose Intolerance
• Legumes
• Low-Salt Diet

• M

• Milk Allergy
• Mindful Eating
• MyPlate

• N

• Nutrition Facts Label

• O

• Overweight and Obesity

• P

• Peanut Allergy
• Protein

• S

• Serving Size and Portions
• Snacking
• Soy
• Soy Allergy
• Sports and Nutrition – Fueling Your Performance
• Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements
• Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners
• Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

• V

• Vegetables
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D

• W

• Weight Management
• Wheat Allergy

• Z

• Zinc

Ask Us Questions

• I have been fat since childhood. I think I might have an eating disorder. I feel guilty after eating my meal, and then weigh myself like 100 times in an hour. I want to lose about 10 kg. What is your advice? (9/17/2020)
• I’ve been exercising a lot recently doing strength training. Recently my shoulder has been feeling sore and tight but I don’t have any sharp pain. I didn’t tear anything, right? (9/15/2020)
• I am in anorexia recovery right now. I am scared that I am going to lose control and gain too much weight because of my metabolism and not eating anything. Will my metabolism speed up and burn enough calories as I recover? (6/22/2020)
• How safe is it to jog in the dark? (6/19/2020)
• I’m not a vegetarian. I eat chicken rarely, and I sometimes drink milk, but I don’t have any other source of protein. How do I get protein in my diet? (6/18/2020)
• I always drink a cup of coffee every day in the morning, even at 13 years old. About 10-20 minutes later, I always get cramps and have to go to the bathroom repeatedly. Is that normal? (5/18/2020)
• My stomach sticks out but I’m not technically overweight. I’ve been doing 50 sit-ups in bed every night for about 5 months. It doesn’t seem to be helping. Should I tell my parents about my secret exercise, and how do I get rid of belly fat? (5/13/2020)
• Is it possible to still have Anorexia even though I am not underweight? I have some symptoms, but I am overweight. Should I talk to my doctor? (4/15/2020)
• How can I exercise when I’m social distancing and stuck indoors? (4/3/2020)
• How is fast food bad for people? (1/29/2020)
• Why am I eating a lot of food? I feel like I’m gonna get fat if I keep eating a lot… Is this normal? (9/23/2019)
• I joined the gym 2 months ago to just be active. I thought I would get used to it but I absolutely hate going to the gym. Everyone suggests that I keep going but even thinking about having to go to the gym ruins my day. Is it a bad idea to give up? (8/28/2019)
• I barely feel full even after I eat. I don’t know if it’s because I’m burning more calories since I have a job so I’m on my feet all the time. I’m very worried to eat till I’m full because I’m scared, I’m going to gain lots of weight. What can I do? (8/20/2019)
• I need to drink more water, but even a glass makes me so nauseous. I can only drink cold sodas and juices without feeling sick. How can I drink water without feeling queasy? (7/22/2019)
• I’ve recently got into working out to build muscle and abs. Do I need to drink protein shakes or any other similar products to get any results? I’ve fixed my diet accordingly but I just want to know if I have to start drinking protein shakes, etc. (7/19/2019)
• I ate a lot of raw cookie dough, and I just found out that it can make you sick. Will I get sick? Please help! (5/1/2019)
• After I have PE or team sports, I smell really bad. I have a PE shirt to change into, I put deodorant on before and after the class starts and I take showers everyday but sometimes while in class I randomly start to sweat. What can I do so I don’t smell bad? (4/11/2019)
• What are some good exercises to do in my room? I get too self-conscious about anyone watching me or going to the gym. What do I do if I want to start getting buff as well? (4/1/2019)
• I like to work out but afterwards my body shakes. I was wondering what food I can eat after a workout to help prevent shaking and refuel my body? (3/7/2019)
• I eat a pretty well-rounded diet, not too much junk. I was wondering if I should still take a multivitamin? (1/28/2019)
• I have a 15-year-old brother that won’t eat. He only eats carbs, sugar and crap even though our mom fixes wonderful meals like roast beef, chicken, hamburgers, etc. with potatoes and veggies and homemade treats. My brother is very skinny– weighs under 130 and he is almost 6 feet tall. My family is very concerned about him, because sometimes he will go all day without eating. I have spent days with him, where he does not eat all day, and then when he does eat, its crackers, cold cereal, cookies, top ramen, and any candy he can find. He also sneaks any kind of pop; Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper and Coke. In addition, my brother was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He pulls and tugs on his hair all the time, to the point that he pulls some of it out, and has bald spots on the top of his head. His ADHD meds seem to kill his appetite even more. My family and I are worried and want to help my brother but we don’t know how. PLEASE help us. Thanks. (10/1/2018)
• My height is 6 ft and my weight is less than 60 kilos (about 132 pounds). How can I get healthy body? (8/8/2018)
• How do I keep my body strong? (5/8/2018)
• I’m a 15 year old guy weighing over 170 pounds. Am I considered obese and if so, how can I fix it? (10/11/2017)
• Is it ok to eat right before bed? (10/2/2017)
• I hear a lot about stuff that reduces sperm levels, especially compression shorts (bike shorts). I wear them a lot because I play a lot of sports. Will this affect my sperm levels? (5/23/2017)
• Does lactose-free milk have the same amount of calcium and vitamins that regular milk has? I’m not lactose intolerant but I heard that lactose-free milk is better for you. Do you have any tips or should I stick to dairy products to avoid not getting enough calcium or other nutrients? (4/28/2017)
• Is it good to take a whey protein? Because I what to build a physical fit body…I need some help. (12/22/2016)
• How can I know how many calories I should consume everyday and which food contains how many calories? (7/12/2016)
• What happens if you are obese and you have no friends and your parents can’t help you and you don’t know what to do? I just have a mom and she doesn’t understand what is going on inside of my body. (4/21/2016)
• How can I lose belly fat and my big bum and become fit and muscular? (3/16/2016)
• I just found out that I am Lactose Intolerant, so what can I do to get enough nutrients? And is there anything else I should know? (3/1/2016)
• What types of foods should I eat and avoid in order to build muscle? (9/25/2015)
• Which is better – coffee or diet soda? (1/21/2014)
• Is there such a thing as drinking too much water? (1/14/2014)
• What should I do if I want to work out, but I’m really tired? (1/7/2014)
• Should I drink sports drinks when I exercise? (12/17/2013)
• I’m extremely thin and I want to be little healthier. What should I do? (11/5/2013)
• I really want to be 6 feet tall. Are there any foods I can eat to make myself grow taller? (3/12/2013)
• I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. What can help? (8/27/2012)
• I shower and use deodorant, but my body still smells after exercise. What should I do? (8/21/2012)
• Sometimes my muscles twitch repeatedly over a long period of time. What is that? (6/26/2012)
• I’m very thin, what can I do to gain weight? (4/24/2012)
• I want to build muscle mass so I thought about lifting weights. What’s the best way to do this? (2/21/2012)

Quizzes

• Am I eating a healthy amount of dietary fat?
• Am I getting enough vitamins, minerals and fiber in my diet?
• Are my eating habits healthy?
• Do I get enough calcium in my diet?
• Do I get enough protein in my diet?
• How much do I know about sports nutrition?
• How much do you know about fitness?

Parents’ Guides

• Body Mass Index (BMI): A Guide for Parents
• Eating Disorders: Balanced Eating
• Eating Disorders: Body Image and Self-Esteem
• Eating Disorders: Causes, Signs and Symptoms
• Eating Disorders: General Information
• Eating Disorders: Health Consequences
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Eating At Home vs. Away
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: General Information
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
• Healthy Weight Gain for Teens
• Higher Body Weight (Overweight and Obesity) in Youth
• Nutrition and Teens
• Talking to your Teen about Weight in a Healthy Way