Young Men's Health
Vitamin DWhat is vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your immune system function effectively, reduces inflammation, and helps your body absorb calcium. Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to your bones and teeth, … read more
Nutrition & Fitness content
Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is important for your immune system. Zinc is also needed for wound healing and normal growth and development. How much zinc do I need? Because … read more
Higher Body Weight (Overweight and Obesity) in Youth
If your child’s health care provider (HCP) told you that he or she has a weight in a range that might be unhealthy, you may be experiencing a variety of … read more
Healthy Weight Gain for Teens
Some teenagers have difficulty keeping up with the energy needs of their bodies and may be underweight. While there are medical reasons this could be happening, it could also be … read more
Gluten Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
What foods do I avoid on the gluten–free diet? Following a gluten–free diet means you should remove all foods that have – or could have – gluten from your diet. … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Eating at Home vs. Away
There are two basic ways to make gluten–free foods at home. Some families choose to make their kitchen completely gluten–free by throwing out all gluten containing foods and sanitizing or … read more
Serving Size
Understanding the nutritional content of a meal is important. To help determine the nutritional content of your meals, most foods, with the exception of fruits, vegetables and some prepared foods, … read more
Exercise: Strategies to Keep you Moving During the Winter
Exercising during the winter months can be tough, especially if you live in a cold climate where it gets dark super early. This can make it hard to stay motivated. … read more
Food Safety
If you or anyone you know has gotten sick from eating food that has gone bad or exposed to bacteria, you know that avoiding foodborne illness is an important part … read more
Heart Disease
Many people believe that heart disease only affects older men. This is a stereotype that is not true. The reality is, heart disease is the #1 cause of death for … read more