Nutrition

Nutrition and Health Conditions See All Cancer Prevention See All Diabetes See All Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure See All High Cholesterol  See All Osteoporosis See All  Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk in Cancer Prevention Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. ...more  The Have a Plant Program in Cancer Prevention This national program encourages Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables....more  Facts About Diabetes in Diabetes When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more  Type 2 Diabetes in Diabetes When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar. ...more  Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease in Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start by making the following lifestyle changes. ...more  Atherosclerosis in Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure Atherosclerosis is a type of thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. It can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory conditions....more  Cholesterol in the Blood in Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome in High Cholesterol Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more  Osteoporosis in Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more  Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk in Osteoporosis Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back. ...more