Potato trivia quiz from nutrition survey
A USDA ARS study asks where potatoes originated and tests cubing effects on minerals. It also quizzes calories in a baked potato and vitamin C content, plus which U.S. VP misspelled potato. Answers: 1 b Chile 2 d 92.7 percent 3 a 278 4 c 45 percent 5 b Dan Quayle.
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Agricultural Research Service
Ireland
Chile
Russia
China
U.S
al Gore
Dan Quayle
Dick Cheney
Alben Barkley
Nutritiondata.com
Ars.usda.gov
Web conference for Iowa family caregivers hosted by Home Instead
A free online session for family caregivers in Iowa, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday during National Family Caregivers Month. The program, titled The Best Care for Your Parents, features Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association and Paul Hogan of Home Instead. Registration at caregiverstress.com.
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Home Instead
Towa
Suzanne Mintz
National Family Caregivers Association
Home Instead Senior Care
Paul Hogan
Caregiverstress. Com
Fat tissue linked to over a hundred thousand U.S. cancer cases
A new American Institute for Cancer Research report estimates excess body fat alone accounts for more than 100,000 cancer cases in the United States. The data cover endometrial esophageal pancreatic kidney gallbladder breast and colorectal cancers. Fat tissue produces estrogen and other hormones and promotes inflammation, which may raise cancer risk. Gazette and wire reports.
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U.S
American Institute For Cancer Research
Laurence Kolonel
Breathmobile clinic helps Oakland children combat asthma
LaVonte Smith, an eight year old from West Oakland, is among first children tested on the Breathmobile a rolling medical clinic. Nurses assess asthma history and lung function with a spirometer while a doctor reviews results with guardians. The program aims to reduce emergency visits and improve school attendance in four Southern California counties and nearby areas.
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Oakland Tribune
Akland
Calif
LaVonte Smith
Smith
Anna Yates
Emeryville
van Hool
Ling
Jennifer Louie
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Fremont
Louie
Children’s Hospital
Oakland
West Oakland
Port of
California
Layawonna Kennon
Thai Cornelius
Breathmobile
Kennon
Thai
LaVonte
Sandra Cheeks
Jaguanana Lathan
Spencer Weir
Survive Thanksgiving: eight health tips for a lighter holiday
Eight wellness tips from the American Council on Exercise guide avoiding overeating during Thanksgiving. Focus on portion control with a mental 12 inch plate, avoid skipping meals, stay hydrated, choose low calorie dishes, be active before and after meals, plan family activities, limit alcohol, and enjoy health while giving thanks. Kris Pritchett is an ACE certified trainer and YMCA program director.
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American Council On Exercise
Kris Pritchett
Ymca of the
Vitamin D deficiency and floaters advice column
Reader asks if a brain tumor can drain vitamin D and how deficiency arises. Dr Donohue explains sunlight converts skin precursors to vitamin D, liver and kidney activate it, winter in north U S and Canada lowers production, and few foods supply much vitamin D. He says tumors do not drain it and suggests checking digestive, kidney, or liver issues if doses fail. He notes vitamin D aids calcium absorption and may reduce cancer and heart risk. recommended daily intake ~1000-1200 IU with foods like sardines, herring, mackerel, fortified milk, and fortified orange juice. He also explains floaters in vision as debris in the vitreous, no treatment exists, but sudden showers require urgent eye care to rule out retinal detachment.
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