Articles on health and nutrition

Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child's continued health, from birth through adulthood. Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of...
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In 2012, the Health Assembly adopted a "Comprehensive Implementation Plan on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition" and six global nutrition targets to be achieved by 2025, including the reduction of stunting, wasting and overweight in children,...
A robust and diverse food supply is an essential part of the health and nutrition response to COVID-19. WHO, together with partners, is providing nutrition and food safety guidance and advice during the COVID-19 pandemic for governments, food...
Excess sodium intake leads to increased blood pressure, and increased blood pressure results in increased risks of cardiovascular diseases. In 2013, Member States adopted the Global action plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases...
Obesity is a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health. Obesity can lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can affect bone health and reproduction, it increases the risk of certain cancers....
Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there...
Discover nutrient content for corn on the cob products and variations in the USDA's FoodData Central. Follow Nutrition.gov on Twitter to stay up to date on new resources and seasonal recipes. Nutrition.gov is powered by USDA Science and offers...
At the most basic level, nutrition is about eating a regular, balanced diet. Good nutrition helps fuel your body. The foods you eat supply the nutrients your body needs to maintain your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune...
Eat whole foods. A healthy eating pattern should be primarily composed of whole foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and protein sources like eggs and fish. Hydrate the ...
Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are based on scientific evidence. Guille Faingold/Stocksy United. 1. Limit sugary drinks. Sugary drinks like sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened teas are ...
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