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What foods provide omega-3 fatty acids?

Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include oily fish from cold, northern waters (kippers, herring,... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?

Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial to health but cannot be manufactured by the body. They... Full Answer

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What are trans-fatty acids?

Trans-fatty acids (trans fats) are a harmful type of manufactured fat produced from unsaturated... Full Answer

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What are the risks of eating saturated fat?

The more saturated fat you consume, the greater your risk of developing high cholesterol, heart... Full Answer

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How much fat should I eat per day?

Limit fat intake to 30 percent or less of total calories consumed. In other words, on a 2,000... Full Answer

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What are the types of dietary fat?

There are two main types of dietary fat: (1) saturated fat, which is solid at room temperature... Full Answer

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How can I tell if a product is whole grain?

Breakfast cereals should indicate whether they are whole grain products. Look for the words... Full Answer

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What is a whole-grain food?

By definition, a whole-grain food has at least 51% whole grain by weight. However, most... Full Answer

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What is the body's main source of energy?

Carbohydrates serve as the body's main source of calories or energy and should comprise 50 to... Full Answer

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What are the dietary guidelines for American adults?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are issued jointly by the U.S. Department of... Full Answer

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What should I eat if I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), try to select fresh foods and unprocessed foods... Full Answer

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What are some popular weight-loss diets?

There are many popular diets available, particularly for achieving weight loss, and they often... Full Answer

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What sleep problems are associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Stage 4 sleep is the phase of sleep called deep sleep. It is also called non-rapid eye movement... Full Answer

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How do sleep problems affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Most patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional syndromes report poor... Full Answer

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How common are sleep disorders in adults?

Approximately one-third of adult Americans complain about sleeping trouble. The National... Full Answer

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