Nutraceuticals

What's nutraceuticals? "Dietary supplements delivering concentrations of a presumed bioactive agent derived from food sources, but in a nonfood matrix at concentrations far higher than could feasibly be obtained from the source food, and used for specific health-enhancing effects." (From Goldman, E. "Endocrinologists Tackle Nutraceutical Guidelines" Internal Medicine NewsJune 13, 2000, p. 49)

5 Risky Herbal Supplements Webmd.com 12 supplements you should avoid Consumer Reports 8/2010 About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products Sloan-Kettering American Nutraceutical Association An Introduction to Probiotics NIH.gov Annual Bibliographies of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplements FDA.gov Dietary Supplements MedlinePlus Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets NIH.gov Dietary Supplements: Background Information NIH.Gov Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information Medlineplus Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Mental Health AHRQ 2005 HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice GAO.gov Herbal Dietary Supplements: Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice Summary and audio clip GAO.gov Herbal medicines and the EU Directive Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy Mayo Clinic Herbs and Supplements MedlinePlus Herbs At a Glance Very good! Herbal Medicine (MedlinePlus) Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions in Orthopaedic Surgery Patients AAOS.org 10/2011 Herbal supplements: How they're labeled and regulated MayoClinic Koo Sar Net MedWatch FDA - safety of dietary supplements Multivitamin/mineral Supplements NIH.gov National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine NIH Office of Dietary Supplements St. John's Wort for Treating Depression WebMD What Are Dietary Supplements? WebMD

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Nutrition Resources

6 myths about freezing food Yahoo.com 6 Rules of Good Nutrition menshealth.com 15 Biggest Nutrition Myths menshealth.com 90 Seconds to Amazing Health WebMD American Dietetic Association Age-Adjusted Daily Kilocalorie Intake Among Adults Aged 20--74 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1971--2008* MMWR 1/2011 Age-Adjusted Kilocalorie and Macronutrient Intake* Among Adults Aged ≥20 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007--2008 MMWR 3/2011 Ask the Dietitian Brain Foods Pictures Slideshow: What to Eat for Better Concentration WebMD SS Child Nutrition MedlinePlus Consumers following questionable health and nutrition advice from the web News-Medical.net Facts About Folic Acid CDC.gov Facts About Folic Acid Fact Sheet CDC.gov < Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA Food Allergy Network Food and Nutrition Information Center Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective dietandcancerreport.org Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective - Recommendations Foods That Help or Harm Your Sleep Slideshow WebMD Fruits and Veggies Matter.gov Grapes whfoods.com Health.Gov's Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Healthiest Cheap Food in America Menshealth.com Healthy Snacks: Quick tips for parents Healthfinder.gov Heart-Healthy Foods at the Store WebMD Heart-healthy Recipes NHLBI Institute of Medicine - Food and Nutrition Infant and Toddler Nutrition MedlinePlus Insidious Consumption - Surprising Factors That Influence What We Eat and How Much USDA Interactive Menu Planner (NHLBI) Great! Automatically calculates the calories, too International Chili Society International Food Information Council Foundation

Lowcarbluxury.com Recipes Making Healthy Choices: Recommendations for Healthy Living Apollolipids.org Menulabeling.org Mindlesseating.org Most Fattening Foods of Summer WebMD Most Nutritious Whole Foods Menshealth.com Mypyramid.gov USDA National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Nutrition Page National Nutrition Summit Nutrition.gov Nutrition MedlinePlus Nutrition & Chronic Disease Nutrition and Mental Health familydoctor.org Nutrition and You: Trends 2011 Eatright.org Nutrition Links Nutrition Log Apollolipids.org Nutrition Resources for College Students Osteoporosis Diet Dangers: Foods to Avoid WebMD Public Health Nutrition Directors Resource Page Second Expert Report: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective Ultimate Guide to Shelf Life. Thanks, Rose! The Nutrition Source Harvard School of Public Health The Nutrition Source Healthy Eating Pyramid Harvard School of Public Health. Thanks Sue Hewes The Nutrition Source Harvard School of Public Health Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair WebMD We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) NHLBI Weight-control Information Network NIDDK.NIH.GOV

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Obesity/Overweight

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Obesity/Overweight Children

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

• 11 Easy Ways to Load Up on Healthy Omega-3 Fats USNEWS.com
• FishOilSafety.com
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fact Sheet WebMD
• Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid MedlinePlus
• Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart Mayo Clinic
• Omega-3s in fish oil and supplements: what’s your best strategy? WebMD
• Omega-3s May Slow Aging in Heart Patients WebMD
• Product Review: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA) from Fish/Marine Oils Consumer Lab
• : Shopping for Omega-3s: Top Sources at Your Store WebMD
• The Truth About Omega-3, the Good Fat WebMD

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Portion Distortion

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Protein

• 8 Foods that Pack on Muscle Menshealth
• 10 tips for choosing protein Choosemyplate.gov
• High-Protein Diet WebMD Slideshow
• Myths and Facts About Protein WebMD
• Protein VA.gov
• The Best and Worst Sandwich Meats Menshealth.com
• The Truth About Protein Menshealth.com
• What foods are in the protein foods group? Mypyramid.gov

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Recommended Diets; Diet Information

2010 Dietary Guidelines Health.gov Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 USDA.gov Empty Calories Choosemyplate.gov Incorporating the Dietary Guidelines WebMD 9 Weight-Loss Rules that Work Menshealth.com 10 tips for vegetarians Choosemyplate.gov 24 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting WebMD Aim for a Healthy Weight Provider Kit NIH.gov Aim For a Healthy Weight NIH.gov Atkins Diet: What's behind the claims? Mayoclinic.com Busted: Popular Diet Myths WebMD slide show Can Bacon Be Part of a Healthy Diet? WebMD Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion USDA Danger: Diet Disaster Area Ahead! WebMD DASH Eating Plan NHLBI Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2005 Health.gov Diet for Stress Management Slideshow: Stress-Reducing Foods WebMD Diets MedlinePlus Diets A to Z WebMD East to Beat Stress Womenshealthmag.com Eat Smart for a Healthier Brain WebMD Energy Foods Slideshow: A Diet to Boost Your Mood & Energy Level WebMD Glycemic Index Diet Glycemic index diet: Losing weight with blood sugar control Mayoclinic.com Healthy Breakfast Choices WebMD 1:15 Healthy Eating at Restaurants Slideshow Healthy Recipes USA.gov Healthy Recipes CDC Herbal Supplement Diets WebMD 2:16 High Protein SS WebMD Is Your Diet Aging You? WebMD

MAOI diet: Restrict foods high in tyramine MayoClinic.com Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid tool Mayo Clinic Sensible Approach to Low-Carb Foods WebMD 1:34 Sensible Eating Over the Holidays GSA.gov Smart Food Choices AOL 'Superfoods' Everyone Needs Webmd.com Super Foods for Your Bones WebMD Slideshow When Your Healthy Diet Isn't So Healthy WebMD Vegetarian Diet Slideshow: Becoming a Vegetarian WebMD Vegetarian diet: A healthy alternative Mayoclinic Vegetarianism Which Diet is Best for You? Webmd.com Wok Carefully: CSPI Takes a (Second) Look at Chinese Restaurant Food CSPI Newsroom School Nutrition Nutrition Assistance Programs Nutrition Standards for School Meals USDA.gov USDA Unveils Historic Improvements to Meals Served in America's Schools USDA 1/2012

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Salt (Sodium)

10 Sinister Sources of Salt Menshealth.com An update on salt, sodium, and DASH NHLBIHIN.net Comparing the Sodium Content of Value Menu Items at Fast Food Restaurants Dietary Sodium MedlinePlus High Sodium Surprises WebMD SS How Eating Less Sodium Can Help Your Cardiovascular Health Bostonscientific.com Fst Food in '05 Cspinet.org Low Sodium Diet Uptodate.com Salt CDC.gov Salt Lurks in Unsuspected Foods WebMD Salt Shockers Slideshow: High-Sodium Surprises WebMD Sodium Content of Common Fast Foods International Kidney Stone Institute Sodium Content of Common Foods Fatfreekitchen.com Sodium Content of Common Foods Wustl.edu Sodium Fact Sheet CDC.gov Sodium in diet Medlineplus Sodium in Soft Drinks, Soda Pops, Beverages Where's the sodium? CDC.gov

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Sodas and other drinks

12 Secrets the Beverage Industry Doesn't Want You to Know Womenshealthmag.com Analysis of 88 Soda Studies Links Soft Drinks to Obesity, Disease WebMD Avoid Weight Gain: Watch What You Drink WebMD Caffeine Levels in Sodas Overcaffeinated.org Can Soft Drinks Be Healthy? WebMD Cheap Fructose May Exact High Metabolic Price Sodas. Medpage Today Clinical Report–Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate? AAP 6/2011

Energy Drinks: Hazardous to Your Health? WebMD FDA to Examine the Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages FDA.gov 11/2009 Getting off colas, sodas, pop, fizz,... oh, whatever Growing Soda Habit Leads to Early Grave for Thousands of Americans, Study Finds ABCnews.com Healthy Habits: Cut Back on Soft Drinks, Even Sugarless How Can I Stop Drinking So Much Soda? WebMD Is tap water safer than bottled? Consumerreports.org Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas? WebMD Pop and Cavities; Cavities in a Can Dentalgentlecare.com Re-think Your Drink CDC site Re-think Your Drink brochure CDC Soda and Osteoporosis WebMD Soda may increase women's blood pressure Soft Drink Consumption and Risk of Developing Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and the Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Aged Adults in the Community Circulation 2007 Soft drink consumption may increase risk of pancreatic cancer Eurekaalert.org Soft drinks: Unsafe beverages The Belly Fat Cure Review WebMD The health effects of drinking soda - quotes from the experts The Negative Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Children�s Health RWJF.org 11/2009 The Truth About Diet Soda Health.msn.com The 20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America Menshealth.com The Truth About Energy Drinks Womenshealthmag.com What's the Buzz About Energy Drinks? WebMD Why should one avoid diet sodas? About.com Why is phosphoric acid in soda pop? Yikes! Diet soda drinkers most likely to be obese CalorieLab.com

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Trans Fatty Acids

• Panel Says No Amount of Trans Fat Is Safe Preventdisease.com
• Revealing Trans FatsFDA
• Top 10 Trans Fat Foods Revisited WebMD
• Trans Fatty Acids and Diabetes
• Trans fat is double trouble for your heart health Mayoclinic
• Trans Fats Judged Major Villain in Cardiovascular Disease MedPage Today 2006
• Trans Fat May Increase Infertility WebMD
• Understanding the Complexity of Trans Fatty Acid Reduction in the American Diet. American Heart Association Trans Fat Conference 2006
• Understanding Trans Fats WebMD.com

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Triglycerides

• Dietary, Lifestyle Changes Can Significantly Reduce Triglycerides Heart.org
• Foods That Cause High Triglycerides
• How to Lower Triglycerides With Food ehow.com
• Lifestyle Changes Reduce Triglycerides WebMD
• Lower Triglycerides Level
• Triglycerides MedlinePlus
• Triglycerides and Cardiovascular Disease
• Triglyceride level MedlinePlus
• Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Mayo Clinic
• What Foods Should You Eat to Lower Triglycerides? ehow.com
• What Raises Triglyceride Levels? ehow.com

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Vitamin D

• Amazing Vitamin D, Nutrition's Newest Star WebMD
• Bones, Vitamin D and Calcium Veganhealth.org
• Calcium and Vitamin D combination Drugs.com
• Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D NIH.gov
• Patient Guide to Vitamin D Deficiency Hormone.org
• Sunshine Vitamin.org
• The Truth About Vitamin D: Why You Need Vitamin D WebMD
• Vitamin D Linus Pauling Institute
• Vitamin D Office of Dietary Supplements
• Vitamin D deficiency Uptodate.com
• Vitamin D Sources 9wsyr.com
• Vitamin D and Calcium: A Systematic Review of Health Outcomes AHRQ
• Vitamin D May Cut Risk of Diabetes WebMD
• Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study NY Times 11/2009

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