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Eating well is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. A good diet gives you more energy, improves your physical and mental well-being, and decreases your risk of disease. This advice will help you learn more about:
•The benefits of healthy eating
•Good food choices
•Nutrients you need
•A healthy weight for you
A Healthy Lifestyle
Many health problems in the United States are linked to poor diet and lack of exercise. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, obesity, constipation, and certain cancers. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle that combines good food choices and exercise, many of these conditions can be prevented or controlled.
Food Choices
A well-balanced diet is crucial to good health. Your body needs a regular supply of nutrients to grow, replace worn-out tissue, and provide energy. How much of each nutrient you need each day is called the recommended daily allowance (RDA) or, more...
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