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How Many Servings For a Day's Worth of Vitamin D?
Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, however you also get vitamin D from some of the foods you eat. This article shows you how many servings of eight different foods would provide 400 IU vitamin D, which is a day's worth of vitamin D.
Introduce Your Child to Healthy Cooking
Good nutrition may be more interesting for a child if they know a bit more about how to cook. Cooking is a fun family activity and here are some easy steps to introduce your child to healthy cooking.
Ten Steps to a Healthy New Year
Ten steps to a healthy new year. New Years is a great time to make over your diet. Of course, a healthy new diet doesn't need to begin on January 1st. Any day is a great day to start a healthy new diet for a healthy new year.
Make Your Own Food Diary
Learn why you should keep a food diary.
How Did These Fruits Get Their Names?
Learn how watermelons, cranberries, apricots, pomegranates, nectarines, kiwifruits, tangerines and grapefruits got their names.
How Many Servings For a Day's Worth of Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that needs to be replenished daily through diet. You would normally get your day's worth of vitamin C from a variety of foods, however here's a look at how many servings you'd need of individual foods to get a day's worth of vitamin C.
Explore the USDA Food Pyramid
Do you know which food groups make up the USDA food pyramid? Learn about the different food groups and what the best choices are for a healthy diet. Compare the USDA food pyramid to alternative food pyramids designed by leading universities.
Learn to Read Nutrition Facts Food Labels
Understanding how to read a food label will help you make smarter decisions at the grocery store. Here's how to read a Nutrition Facts Label.
Foods That May Help Keep Eyes Healthy
Nutrients such as vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin E, zinc, lutein and omega-3 fats may help to protect your vision. Learn more about the foods that may help to keep your eyes healthy.