Nutrition Tips and Resources
 Nutrition tips and resources is collection of articles, tools, resources and products that you can use to turn your eating habits into healthy nutrition practices.
Nutrition 101The food you eat is the source of energy and nutrition for your body. Eating should be a pleasurable experience, not one that causes guilt or remorse. Getting enough food is rarely a problem, but getting enough good nutrition can be a challenge.
Healthy Food ChoicesA government publication that gives a quick but comprehensive summary of the importance of nutrition to good health.
Calculator - Calories BurnedThis calculator estimates the number of Calories that you burn during exercise and daily living. The report generated by this calculator also includes information about your Body Mass Index (BMI), and lists your recommended daily intakes for individual nutrients.
Fast Food Restaurants - Nutrition FactsA database containing nutrition information on 471 restaurants is easily accessed via this link. Just about every fast food restaurant is listed. Browse the information on your favorite fast food restaurant to see how healthy your choices are when you're at your favorite fast food restaurant.
Low-Fat Nutrient Rich RecipesThese recipes are nutrient dense. This means that one serving provides at least 30% of the recommended USDA DV of important nutrients like calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and the B Vitamin complex. They're also low in fat, with lots of fiber, cruciferous vegetables, and fruit, and a wide variety of tasty ingredients.
Healthy Meals - Cooking for One or TwoIf you usually cook for one or two people — or if members of your family rarely have time to eat together — you probably face such frustrations. But small-quantity cooking can be made easier and more interesting even for small numbers.
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