Quiz on dietary guidelines and heat rash tips
A food guide quiz tests 2000 calorie diet recommendations with truefalse statements on grains vegetables fruits dairy and protein. The piece shifts to heat rash advice noting sweating can trigger rashes and advising cooling areas loose clothing gentian calamine or hydrocortisone for itching.
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Youths may drink too much sugar in drinks study says
A Pediatrics study shows children obtain 10 to 15 percent of calories from sugar sweetened drinks like soda sports drinks lemonade and fruit juice. Parents should keep kids active eat balanced meals and limit sweetened beverages. AHA advises 4 to 6 ounces daily for ages 1-6 and 8 to 12 ounces for ages 7-18, with milk and water as alternatives.
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Pediatrics
Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics
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American Heart Association
A brief history of energy foods for athletes through time
The article traces energy foods from medieval belief in gaining attributes by eating substances to modern sports nutrition. It cites wine as fuel and courage, broths and soups in Asia, ginseng and herbs, and early drinks like Pem berton's French Wine Coca. It notes carbs for endurance and protein for strength, with caution on digestion and calories.
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Simple ways to burn calories and lose weight
The piece advises creating a calorie deficit by burning more calories than consumed. It promotes daily activity, noting standing burns 60 to 110 calories per hour while sitting burns 30 to 50. It lists practical 100 calorie burns and suggests moving during TV time, with Kris Pritchett as a cited trainer.
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