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Where can I get information on the level of calories, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals in various foods?
What is the difference between calories and kilocalories?
Where can I find a chart or list of foods with calcium?
Is there a law that requires food labels to list ingredients that commonly cause food allergies? |
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I heard that the Food Guide Pyramid has been replaced. Is that true?
What is a “healthy diet”?
How can I find the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
I would like to get advice about my eating habits.
How many servings do I need each day?
I've heard that people should cut back on how much trans fat they eat but I'm confused about what trans fats are and what foods have them.
I know there are different types of fiber in foods and that they have different effects on the body. Can you tell me about them? How much fiber should I eat?
How is food digested?
How do I know if nutrition information I find on the internet is reliable? |
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How can I get enough nutrients without consuming too many calories?
How can I burn off my stored body fat?
How many calories do I need to burn to lose a pound of weight?
I’m on a diet to lose weight. Won’t doing exercise just make me hungrier? |
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How can I get nutrition advice about a medical condition?
I just found out I have diabetes and need information to help me eat right.
Is it true that men can get osteoporosis? I thought it just affected women.
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
What are the most common foods that people are allergic to? |
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Where can I get information on food labeling?
I've just moved to a new area and would like to find out if there is a farmers market nearby.
Years ago I received information from USDA on canning fruits and vegetables and would like to know how to get updated information.
Does USDA have menus or recipes for people on a budget?
How can I avoid foodborne illness and food poisoning?
How long should I keep leftover food? |
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Can you direct me to information on dietary supplements (including herbal supplements) and alternative medicine?
Should I check with my physician or healthcare provider before taking a dietary supplement?
Is it true that I can get all the vitamins/minerals I need from the food that I eat?
What is the difference in water soluble and fat soluble vitamins? |
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