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Have a Healthy Heart
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/have-a-healthy-heart
On average, your heart beats about 100,000 times per day, pumping nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Taking this hard-working group of muscles for granted can be easy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The purpose of this publication is to increase awareness of heart disease risk factors for women and ways for everyone to improve heart health through lifestyle choices. Having regular checkups and discussing any health-related issues with your physician or health-care provider is important.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2020/02/11 11:09:00 GMT-5PublicationNourish Your Bones and Joints: Size up the Supplement
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Supplements have different serving sizes and intake recommendations. To determine how many milligrams (mg) of a nutrient are in each capsule, divide the milligrams of that nutrient by the number of capsules in each serving size. Remember, you probably are getting some vitamins and minerals from your diet. Be sure to include both supplements and dietary intake when considering if you are getting the right amount of a nutrient.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2016/04/28 14:34:00 GMT-5PublicationNourish Your Bones
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Keeping our bones healthy is a lifelong process. As we get older, our bodies may break down bone faster than we can make new bone. This can cause problems if our bones don’t have enough stored nutrients to keep them strong. Eating nutrient-rich foods and getting weight-bearing physical activity help keep our bones in good shape no matter what our age.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2016/04/27 14:36:00 GMT-5PublicationNourish Your Skin
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A Healthy Skin Diet is Like the Heart-healthy Diet.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2019/05/08 12:47:00 GMT-5PublicationKnow Your Prescription and Nonprescription Medications
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/know-your-prescription-and-nonprescription-medications
Many people take prescription or nonprescription medications on a regular basis. Do you know how to properly store and dispose of medications? Do our medications interact with any foods? Know the questions to discuss with hour healthcare provider.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2019/05/07 15:37:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart. Play Hard. Sports Drinks: R They Needed?
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/sports-drinks-r-they-needed
Sports drinks, such as Gatorade, Powerade and All Sport, contain carbohydrates and electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium and chloride. They are made for physical activity, to help rehydrate and to keep energy levels high. Are sports drinks really necessary? Not always. You can get these same benefits from other sources. A sports drink is not better for you unless you are active for 60 to 90 minutes or are exercising in very hot conditions. Anything less, and water should be the drink of choice.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2016/04/28 08:24:00 GMT-5PublicationLook after Your Eyes
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This is a short guide to age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for people over age 60.No publishernutritionhuman-health2016/04/28 09:29:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Enjoy Breakfast Every Day!
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Eating breakfast fuels the body with needed nutrients, provides energy for an active day, gets you ready to learn and helps you keep a healthy body.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:23:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Bone Up on Calcium
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Children ages 9 to 13 need 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day to keep their bones and teeth strong. Children ages 4 to 8 need 800 milligrams of calcium per day. They also need vitamin D, which helps the body use the calcium. Milk is fortified with vitamin D. Many foods contain calcium. The best sources are milk, yogurt and cheese. Fish, soy products and nuts also are good sources of calcium. Some fruit juices, cereals, breads, snacks and other foods have added calcium.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:27:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart. Play Hard. Do You Need an Energy Drink??
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People often substitute energy drinks for healthier beverage choices, so compare the Nutrition Facts labels. Energy drinks provide few if any of the needed vitamins and minerals provided by healthier beverage choices. Plain water is a better choice for most individuals.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:30:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Get your Iron!
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Your body needs iron to move oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is an important part of hemoglobin, which is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the rest of the body.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:33:00 GMT-5PublicationPlay Hard! Get Your Physical Activity
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Physical activity helps build and maintain a strong body. Be active every day! Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity to stay healthy.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:37:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Choose Healthy Pre- and Post-game Meals
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Have a light meal so it can be digested easily. The pregame meal should include a variety of foods but focus on carbohydrate rich food such as bread or pasta. Make sure to include grains, fruits and vegetables in the meal. Drink plenty of fluids.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:44:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Choose Healthful Snacks!
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Think of snacks as minimeals that help provide nutrients and energy you need to grow, play and learn. Most kids do best when they eat four to six smaller meals a day.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:51:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart. Play Hard. Do You Need a Sports Drink?
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Sports drinks are recommended only to increase your physical performance if you are physically active for more than 60 to 90 minutes. Anything less, water should be the drink of choice because it’s better for hydration. Make sure to drink enough fluids before, during and after physical activity.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:54:00 GMT-5Publication