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Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which is referred to as "hidden hunger" can cause someone to experience blindness, anemia, and many other problems that would have great affect on their life.
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Food insecurity, when there is not enough food in a home to feed the household, is often seen in developed countries if the family struggles from poor health or poverty. In developing countries this might also result from natural disaster or population overgrowth.
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There are agencies that are able to regulate the food industry and set policies about our food and nutrition. These policies help food producers to create healthier foods - for example the shift towards whole grains set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Pesticides are chemicals that control and kill pests that may threaten our food supply. These include herbicides that kill weeds, fungicides that kill fungi, and antimicrobials that kill microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
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Preservatives, antioxidants, flavoring, coloring, and leavening agents are all different types of food additives. They are all approved by the FDA before being used in food and are required to be listed on the food label!
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Foodborne illnesses affect everyone differently, but older adults, young children, and individuals with compromised immune systems may have a higher risk of getting sick.
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As a person ages, their metabolic rate declines as well. Because of this, the calorie needs for that person will decrease too, but the body still needed to be fueled with nutrients to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, build cells, and repair tissues!
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Breakfast is an important meal for everyone, but definitely important for students! It can aid in mental function, academic performance, mood, psychosocial function, and even school attendance rates!
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Breast feeding provides mothers with lots of physical, emotional, and financial benefits. It also helps with their pregnancy recovery and reduces the risk of chronic illnesses for women!
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In order for a healthy women to support her baby's growth, women are advised to gain 25-35 pounds during their entire pregnancy. Women who are having twins should gain 37-54 pounds!
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Ethanol is one of three compounds in the category of alcohol and is the ONLY compound that is not poisonous to the body. It can though, have harmful affects to the body if too much is consumed.