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Nutrition & Diet

Nutrition is the foundation of good health, and it plays a critical role in one’s quality of life. But guidelines about nutrition can sometimes be confusing, as new studies and research emerge that may conflict with or contradict established knowledge and habits. Knowing where to find reliable food ...Read More
Nutrition is the foundation of good health, and it plays a critical role in one’s quality of life. But guidelines about nutrition can sometimes be confusing, as new studies and research emerge that may conflict with or contradict established knowledge and habits. Knowing where to find reliable food

Nutrition is the foundation of good health, and it plays a critical role in one’s quality of life. But guidelines about nutrition can sometimes be confusing, as new studies and research emerge that may conflict with or contradict established knowledge and habits. Knowing where to find reliable food and health news and then how to use that information to address your own nutrition may seem challenging. Thankfully the American Medical Association is a trusted source of nutrition information, through the What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™ series and other articles and videos. Find the latest nutrition news on food guidelines, lifestyle choices and much more from the AMA here. 

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States that could save the most by reducing sodium intake

If everyone in your state reduced their sodium consumption by one-half a teaspoon, how much money could be saved? The Center for Science in the Public Interest’s new analysis of potential health care costs savings to be achieved shows annual savings ranging from $36 million for Wyoming to $2.4 billion for California.

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Want to eat healthy on a budget? 5 student-friendly tips

When you’re a med student, schedules and budgets can make it difficult to eat healthy. One registered nutritionist and fourth-year med student offered 5 tips that are easy to follow.

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Glycemic index may not improve cardiovascular risk: Study

Low glycemic index carbohydrate diets did not improve cardiovascular risk factors for insulin resistance in overweight and obese patients with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension, according to a new study in JAMA.

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