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Dietary Support


Introduction Welcome to Dietary Support. Here you will find all the information you need on diets and healthful eating—from therapeutic, hospital-prescribed diets, to popular diets, to everyday eating tips. Therapeutic Diets Balanced diet Calorie-counting diet Carbohydrate counting Cholesterol-lowering diet Fat-restricted diet (low-fat diet) Gastroenteritis diet GERD Diet Heart healthy diet High-fiber diet Lactose-controlled diet (lactose-free diet) Pregnancy diet Vegetarian diet More Therapeutic Diets Popular Diets Dr. Phil’s ultimate weight loss solution Jenny Craig The macrobiotic diet NutriSystem diet Weight Watchers diet More Popular Diets Healthful Eating Finding the Right Diet The best diet for you Cueing into your eating patterns The DASH diet Diet detectives: spotting sensible diets Getting to the heart of a healthful diet The macrobiotic diet The Mediterranean diet and good health The raw or the cooked: Do raw food (living food) diets promote good health?		Healthful Eating (Continued) Changing Your Diet Decreasing your caffeine intake Decreasing your salt intake Decreasing your triglycerides through dietary changes Food cravings Just how much food is on that plate? Understanding portion control Limiting potassium in your diet Limiting your intake of sugar Saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol Meeting Your Nutritional Needs 70 and beyond: what you need to eat Are three squares a day the only healthy way? Deciphering the nutrition facts label: Do you know what you are eating? Eating a diet moderate in protein-rich foods Eat a diet rich in calcium Eat a diet rich in vitamin D Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables Eating healthfully on a tight budget Eating healthfully: tips to make it easier Good food sources of vitamin B6 Good food sources of iron Healthful eating for teens on the run Healthful snacking: Is it possible? Related Conditions Celiac disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) Crohn's disease Diverticulitis Dyspepsia Gastric ulcer Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) High cholesterol Hypertension Lactose intolerance Obesity Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Food & Nutrition Resources Food and Nutrition Recipes Therapeutic and Popular Diets Therapeutic Centers Eating Disorders Center Weight Management Center

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