An important goal of the U.S. government is to help guide adults and children to be as healthy as possible. One way to do so has been to make dietary recommendations as visual representations of nutrition guidelines. The most recent update of the Dietary Guidelines came out in 2020, and it uses an updated MyPlate visual model.
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How Safe are Dietary Supplements?
In their quest for health and beauty, many American adults take dietary supplements to solve all sorts of problems. But do these products really work, and are they safe? Many aren’t. Don’t trust the claims that companies make about either the effectiveness or safety of their products. Even brand name products may not contain what they say they contain, so let the buyer beware.
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The keto diet is one of the fastest growing diet trends. But is this carb-reducing diet healthy? Or is moderation the key to long-term success?
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Infrared light therapy has been advertised as a means for weight loss, but what evidence is there in support? This therapy might not help in the long run.
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