Young Men's Health
Sugar-Sweetened BeveragesWhat is a sugar-sweetened beverage? A sugar-sweetened beverage is a drink that has sugar added to it. This includes: Soda (Cola, Mountain Dew, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer) Sports Drinks … read more
Nutrition & Fitness content
Dietary Supplements
What are dietary supplements? The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) definition of a dietary supplement is “a product intended for ingestion that contains a ‘dietary ingredient’ intended to add further … read more
Please I am a sickle cell patient. And my status is SC. What are the kind of foods that are very good to my health?
Thanks for your question. People with sickle cell disease should be sure to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables in order to get lots of vitamins and minerals. Try … read more
Calcium
Calcium is a mineral that helps build strong bones. Calcium is also necessary for many of your body’s functions, such as blood clotting and nerve and muscle function. During the … read more
Dietary Fat and Cholesterol
Dietary fat found in food is important for your health and is needed for normal growth and development of your body. Dietary fat has many different functions in your body, … read more
College Health: Eating & Fitness
Eating healthy at college may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are some ideas on how to meet your nutritional needs both in the dining halls … read more
Cooking Terms and Definitions
Cooking at home is often healthier and less expensive than eating out, however sometimes recipes contain terms that can be confusing. This guide lists the most common cooking terms along … read more
Dehydration
Did you know that about two-thirds of your body is made up of water? That’s a lot! Even though it’s normal to lose some water every day, there may be … read more
Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment
Teens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the … read more
Eating Disorders: Glossary
Anorexia nervosa: People with anorexia nervosa drastically limit their food intake and have an intense fear of gaining weight, even though they might be significantly low weighted. ARFID: Avoidance restrictive food intake … read more