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Fats you can respect

Article Abstract:

The belief that all kinds of fats prompt weight gain and increase the risk of heart disease is inaccurate. Nutrition scientists have found monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids to be 'good fats' that should be included in the regular diet.

Health aspects, Fat, Fats

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Moore to the point

Article Abstract:

Obesity rates are increasing in the United States and combined with this is a rise in the incidence of diabetes. Nutrition scientist Barbara Moore feels diabetes could become a national health crisis and exercise such as walking needs to be promoted.

Causes of, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Interview, Directory, Scientists, Moore, Barbara

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The green house effect

Article Abstract:

The benefits of community-supported agriculture are explored. The movement enables consumers to pre-purchase part of the stock of local farmers, giving them easy access to organic produce whilst supporting local farms.

Economic aspects, Health foods, Agriculture, Natural foods, Agricultural economics

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