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Federal Physical Activity Guidelines Released

by Ryan Halvorson
... more about the physical activity guidelines, visit www.health.gov/PAGuidelines. by Ryan Halvorson (Government ...
The United States Department of Health and Human Services recently released its guidelines for physical activity, supported by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA). The guidelines suggest achieving a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week to promote improved health and wellness. The guidelines were developed based on cutting-edge research, states information from a press release.
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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

by Diane Lofshult
... upping exercise times. For more details, go to www.health.gov /dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/ ...
The U.S. government ushered in the new year with a brand-new set of food and exercise suggestions for the American public. The guidelines form the basis of recommendations the government uses to develop future programs and policies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to incorporate key recommendations from the guidelines when it updates the current Food Guide Pyramid la...
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Good Nutrition for the Golden Years

by Jennie McCary, MS, RD, LD
The aging body has special nutrient needs that, when properly addressed, contribute to optimum health in the later years.
... ed.), Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/chapter7.htm; retrieved ...
As more people approach their 65th birthdays, healthy aging has emerged as a public health priority. Thanks to Baby Boomers and longer lifespans, by 2030 there will be an estimated 71 million older adults in the U.S.,...
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Fed Up: Who’s Ensuring America’s Food Safety?

by Natalie Digate Muth, MPH, RD
Why there aren’t enough cooks in the kitchen keeping our food supply safe.
... 2005. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines; retrieved Oct. 31, 2007. U.S. Food and ...
There seems to be a new food scare every day. Headlines blare: Multistate outbreaks of Salmonella associated with raw tomatoes! Chili sauce linked to botulism cases! Local stores recall beef patties in fast-food restaurants! ...
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