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Low-Fat Diets and Overeating

A controlled feeding study at the National Institutes of Health challenges the idea that low-fat diets per se spur on people to overeat.

Food sources of magnesium for diabetes prevention
Magnesium and Diabetes Risk

Only about half of Americans consume the recommended amount of magnesium—a trend that may play a role in the escalating diabetes rates.

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Poor Diet Trend Among Older Adults

If you’re working with older clients, it’s a good idea to make sure they are bucking the suboptimal diet trend within this demographic.

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Eat Better With Different People

Dine with others to eat better, since people are less likely to choose an unhealthy food option with those in a different social group.

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Diet and Exercise Both Matter

researchers found that high levels of exercise will not protect people from the life-shortening effects of a suboptimal diet.

Pasta from an athlete diet
Athlete Diet Breaks

If you have clients who are following a rigid athlete diet, tell them that letting off the gas for a short time may do their bodies good.

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Healthy Diet During Pregnancy

What health effects does a healthy diet during pregnancy have? Researchers studied 279 pregnant women to find out.