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21. Calcium: The Bone Builder
(Nutrition)
... of cottage cheese, however, is lower in the mineral and counts as half a serving. Go easy on the salt. Besides its association with high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a risk factor in heart ...
22. A Teenager’s Nutritional Needs
(Nutrition)
... calories per day than boys do; consequently, they are more likely to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. Nutrients The nutrients protein, carbohydrates and fats in food serve as the body’s energy ...
23. Vitamin Supplements and Children
(Nutrition)
Vitamins and minerals are important elements of the total nutritional require­ments of your child. Because the human body itself is unable to produce ade­quate amounts of many vitamins, they must be obtained ...
24. Vegetarian Diets for Children
(Nutrition)
... of meat products, vegetarians sometimes have an inadequate iron intake. They may also consume insufficient amounts of vita­min B-12, zinc, and other minerals. If their caloric intake is also extremely ...
25. A Vitamin a Day
(Nutrition & Fitness)
... to get enough vitamins and minerals from his food alone is probably much smaller than you think. Even for the pickiest of eaters, it doesn’t take more than a very few picks from each of the basic food ...
26. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
(Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD))
... foods or other substances. Tell your doctors about all medications and over-the-counter substances you take, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. Other treatment options Sometimes, medications ...
27. Obesity
(Obesity)
... and minerals, all considered dietary supplements by the Food and Drug Administration, don't have the same rigorous testing and labeling process as over-the-counter and prescription medications. Yet some ...
28. Dietary Supplements for Toddlers
(Nutrition)
... doses of minerals such as zinc and iron taken over an extended time can have negative effects, as well. For some children, however, supplementation may be important. Your child may need some vitamin ...
29. Vitamin & Iron Supplements
(Feeding & Nutrition)
... need vitamin supplements if he was born prematurely or has certain other medical problems. Discuss the need for supplements of vitamins or minerals with your doctor. A regular, well-balanced diet should ...
30. Muscle cramp
(Muscle cramp)
... symptoms. Mineral depletion. Too little potassium, calcium or magnesium in your diet can contribute to leg cramps. Some diuretic medications prescribed for high blood pressure cause loss of ...
31. Providing Breastmilk for Premature and Ill Newborns
(Breastfeeding)
... The premature milk is higher in protein and minerals, such as salt, and contains different types of fat that she can more easily digest and absorb. The fat in human milk helps to enhance the development ...
32. Information For Vegetarians
(Breastfeeding)
... dietitian. Ask your pediatrician whether you should take a daily vitamin/mineral supplement containing such elements as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. It is essential that strict vegans (who avoid all ...
33. How a Healthy Diet Helps You Breastfeed
(Breastfeeding)
... diet are especially important when your body is producing milk. Calcium Calcium is among the most important minerals in your diet. Your body stores of calcium (primarily from your bones) supply much ...
34. Migraine
(Migraine)
... quality of your sleep, which can, in turn, help prevent migraine attacks. Herbs, vitamins and minerals. There is some evidence that the herbs feverfew and butterbur may prevent migraines or reduce ...
35. Blood in urine (hematuria)
(Blood in urine (hematuria))
... cause fever and flank pain. A bladder or kidney stone. The minerals in concentrated urine sometimes precipitate out, forming crystals on the walls of your kidneys or bladder. Over time, the crystals ...
36. Nutrition and Exercise During Pregnancy
(Prenatal)
... Your obstetrician may recommend a daily prenatal vitamin pill, which includes not only folic acid and other vitamins, but also iron, calcium, and other minerals, and the fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid ...
37. Mesothelioma
(Mesothelioma)
... primary risk factor for mesothelioma  Asbestos is a mineral that's found naturally in the environment. Asbestos fibers are strong and resistant to heat, making them useful in a wide variety of applications, ...
38. Meniere's disease
(Meniere's disease)
... minerals, such as potassium. If you take a diuretic, supplement your diet each week with three or four extra servings of potassium-rich foods, such as bananas, cantaloupe, oranges, spinach and sweet potatoes. ...
39. Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
(Atopic dermatitis (eczema))
... which include cataracts, loss of bone mineral (osteoporosis), muscle weakness, decreased resistance to infection, high blood pressure and thinning of the skin. Immunomodulators. A class of medications ...
40. Childhood asthma
(Childhood asthma)
... child vitamin or mineral supplements containing these substances, the best approach is to make sure that your child eats a variety of foods including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. It can ...
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