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Nutrition topics & healthy recipes
A library of nutrition topics, plus added-sugar guidance for kids.
Topic library
Nutrition Topics
- Alcohol and Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Coping Strategies
- Dietary Sources of Calcium
- Eating Out Tips
- Enjoying an Eating Experience
- Fiber
- “Functional” Foods
- High Risk Foods, Situations, Moods
- Loving your Body
- Meal Planning
- Mindless Eating
- Minerals in Food–zinc, Iron, etc.
- News on Nutrients
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Phytochemicals at Work
- Portion Control
- Reading and Using Food labels
- Reasons to Move your Body
- Reducing Triggers to overeat
- Saturated Fats
- Signs You are Recovering From an Eating Disorder
- Shopping Smart
- Sodium
- The Mighty Calorie
- Tuning in to Physical Hunger
- What is Normal Eating?
- Whole Grains
Healthy Recipes
Added Sugar Recommendations for Kids
- Boys: 14-18 years15-17 tsp./day
240-280 calories from added sugar
- Boys: 9-13 years11-14 tsp./day
180-220 calories from added sugar
- Girls: 15-17 years14-16 tsp/day
220-260 calories from added sugar
- Girls: 9-13 years10-12 tsp./day
160-200 calories from added sugar
Want to go deeper on any of these?
These topics come up every day in one-on-one counseling. Call the office or send a message to schedule a visit.
