Do you eat enough carrots?

1 large (70 g) carrot has 30 kcal, only 0,2 g fat, 1 g protein, 2002 IU vitamin A, 4,2 mg vitamin C, 10 mcg vitamin K, 24 mg calcium, 25 mg phosphorus, 230 mg potassium, 50 mg sodium.

Pumpkin soup

1 bowl - Calories: 260, total fat 11g (omega 3- 0,3 g) cholesterol 40mg, protein 5g, vitamin A 2930 IU, vitamin B6 0,5mg, vitamin B5 1,1mg, vitamin C 18m, vitamin B3 3mg, vitamin B1 0,2mg, sodium 1g, copper 0,3mg, phosphorus 132mg, potassium 860mg, manganese 0,4mg, magnesium 47mg, calcium 72mg, zinc 0,8mg.

Pumpkin - not just a Halloween decoration

If your goal is a healthy, nutritious diet, add pumpkin to meals regularly.

Halloween idea - cupcake monster

Nutrition (1 cupcake): 131 calories, 29 g carbs, 1,6 g fat (1 g unsaturated), 2 g protein, contains B1, B2, B3, B5 vitamins, 7 mcg folate, 50 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 12 mg magnesium, 80 mg phosphorus, 100 mg potassium, 170 mg sodium.

Traditional American apple pie

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Drugs that cause Anorexia

Some drugs and medications are of the possible causes of anorexia as a symptom.

Silky honey cake

Drugs that increase appetite and weight gain

Many medications stimulate appetite and lead to weight gain. Patients complain of a ravenous appetite and the inability to feel full. Weight gains of 40 to 60 lb (15-30 kg) in a few months are not uncommon. 

Blood test - cholesterol

A complete cholesterol test — also called a lipid panel or lipid profile — is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Knowing your cholesterol levels is an essential part of understanding your own risk for heart disease. High cholesterol levels usually don't cause any signs or symptoms, so a cholesterol test is an important tool. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone over age 20 get a cholesterol test. Experts recommend follow-up cholesterol testing every five years for most people. People with abnormal lipid panels, or who have other risk factors, may need more frequent cholesterol exams.

Urine test - what you should know

The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys take out waste material, minerals, fluids, and other substances from the blood to be passed in the urine. Urine has hundreds of different body wastes. By examining urine, indications for diseases of the urinary system can be detected. Urine tests are very useful for providing information to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of a wide range of diseases. Urine test can also provide evidence of metabolic diseases like diabetes or liver disease. 

Understanding blood test

Blood tests alone can't be used to diagnose many diseases or medical problems. But blood tests can help you and your doctor learn more about your health. Blood tests also can help find potential problems early, when treatments or lifestyle changes may work best.

Ricotta cheesecake - as simple as one, two, three

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Is organic food healthier?

The popularity of organic and natural foods continues to increase with the growth of ethical consumerism. Environmental, social and political issues are as important as nutrition in organic farming and whether a consumer decides to go organic. The organic food industry and sales are growing at the rate of 20% per year.

Crocodile - funny cupcake

Must in adolescent nutrition

The nutrient and energy needs of teenagers are higher than those of any other age group and they need to follow a healthy, balanced diet to promote growth and development. Estimated energy requirements vary greatly among males and females because of variations in growth rate, body composition, and physical activity level. Energy requirements are calculated using and adolescent’s gender, age, height, weight and physical activity level, with an additional 25 kcal/day added for energy deposition or growth. Adequacy of energy intake is best assessed by monitoring weight and BMI among adolescents. The energy, protein and fat requirements increase as your child reaches 15 and moves on towards adulthood. On average, boys require about 2800 calories per day, and girls, 2200 calories per day.

20 teens-friendly healthy snacks

Snack	calories	Fat, g	Calcium, mg	Iron, mg	Zinc, mg	Folate, µg
Frozen yogurt, flavors not chocolate, ½ cup	71	0,5	108	0	0,3	8,2
Fruit and juice bar, 3 fl oz	80	0,1	4,6	0,2	0	6,4
Milk, skim, with added vitamins A and D, 1 cup	103	2,4	305	0,1	1	12,2
Pretzels, soft, 1 small	210	2	14,3	2,4	0,6	15
1 apple, slieced, with peanut butter, 2 tbsp	226	16	17	0,7	1	25
English muffin, whole wheat	134	1,4	175	2	1,1	33
Popcorn, air popped, 1 oz	110	1,3	2	1	1	9
Orange	100	0,5	114	1,3	0,2	48
1 large pita bread with 3 tbsp hummus	240	5	69	3	1,3	102
Cheese string	69	5	149	0,1	0,5	3,2
1 baked potato with 2 tbsp salsa sauce	156	0,2	19	0,7	0,5	16
Graham crackers, plain or honey, 1 oz	120	2,9	7	1,1	0,2	13
Trail mix, unsalted, 1 oz	131	8,3	23	1	1	20
Pumpkin and squash seed kernels, without salt, 1 oz	163	14	15	4	2,2	17
Baby carrots, 3 oz with ranch dressing, 1 tbsp	60	2	33	1	0,2	24
Banana	105	0,4	6	0,3	0,2	24
Granola bar, oat, fruits and nut, 1 oz	113	1,8	10	1,5	0,5	46
Rice cakes, 2	71	0,8	2	0,3	0,5	4
Zucchini, battered and fried, 10 sticks	150	12	52	0,5	0,3	22
Ham, egg and cheese sandwich	348	16	212	3	2	76

Nutrition during childhood

While peer pressure and TV commercials for junk food can make getting children to eat well seem impossible, there are steps parents can take to instill healthy eating habits without turning mealtimes into a battle zone.

Infant feeding guidlines

In the weaning stage infants have to learn many manipulative skills, including the ability to chew and swallow solid food and use utensils. They learn to tolerate various textures and flavors of food, eat with their fingers, and then feed themselves with a utensil. Very young children should be encouraged to feed themselves.

Nutrition requirements during breast-feeding

Lactation is nutritionally demanding, especially for the mother who nurses her infant exclusively for a number of months.