Monthly Archives: October 2009

Diet and Disease Prevention

Whether or not diet can be helpful in preventing various diseases other than those caused by nutritional deficiency is an unsettled question. Some specialists think that a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats can help prevent cardiovascular disease caused … Continue reading

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The Symbol of Food

Food has many symbolic aspects: it can transmit and reinforce ethnic traditions either regularly or on special holidays. It can be used at lavish dinner parties as an expression of economic success: it can denote worldliness and sophistication in the … Continue reading

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Weight Problems in Teens

Teens who are seriously overweight or who are contemplating radical weight reduction programs should be examined by a physician. Otherwise unfair comparisons with the other persons of the same age and height may lead to wrong conclusions about the need … Continue reading

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Exercise – Take the initiative

Exercise provides health dividends which will be evident in improved appearance – as seen in vitality, posture, muscle tone, strength and ease of movement. Increased ability to combat fatigue can be developed only with adequate exercise. the respiratory, circulatory, muscular, … Continue reading

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