Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Check out the responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on a variety of food and nutrition topics.

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"B" Smart with Your Food

Focuses on B-vitamins including their role during pre-conception and pregnancy. Discusses B-vitamin needs for those on vegetarian diets. Presents the main food sources of the different B-vitamins.

3/31/2010
Why is breastfeeding considered best?

You may have heard that breastfeeding is good for the baby, but are not really sure if it's for you. To help you decide, here are some known benefits to the breastfed baby and to the breastfeeding mother.

3/31/2010
How do I recognize and deal with an eating disorder?

There are many terms used when talking about preoccupation with food and weight, including eating disorder, disordered eating and many others. Many people have difficulties with food, weight and body image.

3/26/2010
What are some fast and easy brown bag lunch ideas for my school aged children?

Provides basic information on making healthy lunches for school aged children along with tips for packing lunches and quick lunch bag ideas.

3/11/2010
Nutrition, Healthy Eating and Heart Health

Provides basic eating guidelines for heart health

3/1/2010
Nutrition, Healthy Eating and Cancer

Provides general healthy eating recommendations to help prevent cancer along with links to other resources.

3/1/2010
What can I do to help keep my food safe?

Lists advice for consumers for the safe storage, handling, and cooking of food to help prevent food borne illnesses.

2/11/2010
How can I use the nutrition information on the food label of packaged foods to make healthy food choices?

Provides basic information regarding the key parts of food labels to help you make healthy food choices along with links to helpful resources

2/11/2010

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