Nutrition for Good Health: Eating Less and Living Longer!Abstract: Fundamental nutrition information is presented for the consumer. The authors designed the text so sections or parts of sections can be used independently without the need to read the entire book. Topics included are: weight control (a look at the causes of, problems associated with, and ways to reduce or control weight); health problems (coronary heart disease, cholesterol, dietary habits, salt, diabetes, hypoglycemia and other diet related problems); food habits (covers life style and development of habits from infancy); food fads (examines the "health" in health foods); food safety (discusses food contaminants, and FDA's role); sanitation (discusses food handling and storage practices, preservation and nutrients in food); technological developments (examines how nutrients added to foods eliminated nutritional deficiencies), world food problems (looks at the haves and have-nots); and basic nutrition information (explains major nutrients). A recommended and not recommended book list is given along w ith information on where to obtain nutrition education materials. (kbc). |
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Page 65
... infants . The nursing infant stimulates the nerve endings in the nipples , which stimulates the brain to produce two hormones - prolactin , which stimulates the breast to produce milk , and oxytocin , which causes the ejection of milk ...
... infants . The nursing infant stimulates the nerve endings in the nipples , which stimulates the brain to produce two hormones - prolactin , which stimulates the breast to produce milk , and oxytocin , which causes the ejection of milk ...
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... infants . One advantage to commercial baby foods is that a mother knows exactly what she is getting , because the Recommended Dietary Allowances ( RDA ) are listed on the labels . Isn't it true that mothers who make their own baby foods ...
... infants . One advantage to commercial baby foods is that a mother knows exactly what she is getting , because the Recommended Dietary Allowances ( RDA ) are listed on the labels . Isn't it true that mothers who make their own baby foods ...
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... infants healthier and better able to withstand childhood diseases than slightly lighter children ? a . Yes , definitely true . b . No. If you answered “ b , ” you are in agreement with a growing number of pe- diatricians who feel that ...
... infants healthier and better able to withstand childhood diseases than slightly lighter children ? a . Yes , definitely true . b . No. If you answered “ b , ” you are in agreement with a growing number of pe- diatricians who feel that ...
Contents
WEIGHTY MATTERS | 1 |
THE HEARTY EATER AND OTHER HEALTH | 37 |
Changing Dietary Habits | 44 |
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