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Chow Line: Triglyceride levels sensitive to diet (for 4/12/09)
April 3, 2009 My dad mentioned to me that a blood test revealed high triglycerides, and he was told to reduce not only fats in his diet, but carbohydrates, too. Is that right? That's partly right. Even though triglycerides are fatty acids, the amount ...
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Chow Line: Trick yourself to stop binging on treats (for 10/21/07)
October 12, 2007 With Halloween coming up, I need to figure out how to avoid binging on candy. Any ideas? For anyone interested in maintaining healthful eating habits, the fat and calories in candy can be the scariest thing about this holiday. According t ...
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Chow Line: Milk a good option for protein, calcium (for 4/15/07)
April 6, 2007 I read that the protein in milk could cause kidney damage and the calcium in milk isn't well absorbed. Is this accurate? Both statements could be viewed as technically accurate, but most nutritionists would say they are also misleading. ...
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Chow Line: Tomatoes loaded with health benefits (for 8/2/09)
July 24, 2009 We love eating tomatoes during the summer. What are their best qualities, nutrition-wise? The tomato is an incredible food. Not only is it low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients, it's relatively inexpensive and it can be used i ...
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Chow Line: Meaning of dates on canned goods varies (for 8/29/10)
August 20, 2010 Most canned goods seem to have dates or codes on the bottom of the can. Are these expiration dates? If so, how do I read the ones that are in code? Canned goods don't really have expiration dates. Most canned products have a "bes ...
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Chow Line: Team up water with healthy diet, activity (for 4/19/09)
April 10, 2009 I heard something about how school water fountains can help kids lose weight. Can you tell me more? The study is an interesting one. Reported in the April 2009 issue of Pediatrics, researchers examined habits and outcomes of nearly 3,000 sc ...
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Chow Line: Many reasons for rise in child obesity (for 4/4/2010)
March 26, 2010 Why is childhood obesity increasing at such an alarming rate? Researchers have identified many reasons for childhood weight gain, primarily based on living conditions of higher-risk populations. The drastic rise in childhood obesity levels ...
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Chow Line: Take steps to prevent osteoporosis (for 5/18/08)
May 9, 2008 My mother was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. What can I do to reduce my risk, and my children's? There are a number of things you can do, and it's never too late to start. Although osteoporosis, or weak bones, is more common i ...
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Chow Line: Many children low in vitamin D (for 9/6/09)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-many-children-low-vitamin-d-9609-0
August 28, 2009 I recently read that many children are low on vitamin D. How can I be sure my children are getting enough? This is a great question for your pediatrician the next time you take your children to the doctor. If your health care team has conc ...
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Chow Line: Take medical advice when reducing iron (for 7/26/09)
July 17, 2009 My iron levels are way too high. How can I cut back on the iron in my food? Most foods contain at least some iron, but there are things you can do to reduce your body's absorption of this essential mineral. However, before you make any ...