Pyramid power

Article Abstract:

The US Department of Agriculture has introduced a new model for a healthy diet in place of the usual pie chart. The pyramid-shaped model indicates the need for a diet that is high in grain products and vegetables but low on fats and sweets.

Food, Nutrition, Nutritional requirements

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Fear of frying: the treadmill test to exhaustion is a journey to nowhere

Article Abstract:

Treadmill exercise tests raise fears of exhaustion before its completion. Patients who undergo such tests must learn to relax, focus and be confident to eliminate such anxieties.

Social aspects, Analysis, Treadmill exercise tests, Exercise tests

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Setting the bodyweight standard: why it isn't normal to be average

Article Abstract:

Repeated cycles of weight loss and gain may be dangerous to health. New federal standards for healthy weights allow higher recommended rates and are unisex.

Standards, Column, Weight loss, Body weight

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