Well being Diet and bone strength true false quiz
A quiz from Nutrition for Life asks true or false about bones. Key facts include calcium as vital for bones and vitamin D needed for calcium absorption. The body does not manufacture calcium and daily intake matters. smokers have lower bone density. heavy alcohol use increases bone loss. non dairy calcium sources exist.
Crunch Super-charged Kickbox Party review
A high energy workout video features an energetic instructor and a group of smiling exercisers. It delivers a sweaty routine for those seeking fun cardio but not for learning martial arts techniques.
Obesity linked to higher death risk for women with large waists
A Circulation study of 44,636 women without heart disease or cancer at baseline found 3,507 deaths over 16 years. Those with waists of 35 inches or more faced double the risk of cardiovascular death and 63 percent higher cancer death, with overall early death 79 percent greater than smaller waisted peers, regardless of normal weight.
Protective gear urged after skateboarding injuries across youth
An August incident left Eric Field with serious injuries from skateboarding without a helmet. CPSC estimates show hundreds of thousands of children under 15 sustain injuries from skateboarding, biking, football, and scooters, underscoring the need for helmets, pads, and guards in outdoor activities.
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Get Kids Moving More Without Sports
The CDC notes rising overweight rates among U S children from the late 1970s to 2004 and warns 80 percent of overweight 10 to 15 year olds may be obese by 25. Promote daily activity through enjoyable exercises and simple routines to foster a healthier lifestyle. Kris Pritchett offers guidance and contact info.
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Vitamin D and Health Benefits Highlighted by Experts
Vitamin D may prevent cancer heart disease and autoimmune disorders and aid bone health. Studies show lower mortality with supplementation and higher survival in sun exposed or high vitamin D intake lung cancer patients, but much research remains in animals. Experts advise testing levels, aiming for 60 to 70 ng/ml, and obtaining vitamin D from fortified foods and capsules.
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Office of Dietary Supplements
National Institutes of Health
Hector DeLuca
University of Wisconsin
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