Nutritional Sciences Resources
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El embarazo es una época de cambios, y las futuras mamás tienen mucho en qué pensar, tanto por ellas mismas como por sus bebés. La seguridad alimentaria y la prevención de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (enfermedades causadas por alimentos contaminados) son muy importantes durante este período. Hay cuatro pasos sencillos que las mujeres embarazadas y sus familias pueden seguir para protegerse a sí mismas y a sus bebés, y prevenir las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos.
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NewLas mujeres embarazadas deben prestar mayor atención a su nutrición, actividad física y seguridad alimentaria. Este recurso se creó para ayudar a los agentes de extensión y a sus clientes, y describe recomendaciones dietéticas y nutricionales esenciales, y su importancia, específicamente para la mujer embarazada y su bebé en crecimiento.
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El kimchi es un plato tradicional coreano que se elabora por lo general con repollo napa (también conocida como repollo chino o de invierno), y se mezcla con diversos ingredientes como zanahorias, cebollas, cebolletas, rábanos, jengibre, ajo, salsa de pescado y gochugaru. Esta recurso proporciona orientación basada en la ciencia para ayudar a los consumidores a preparar kimchi de forma segura en casa.
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Shopping for Your Diabetes Meal Plan
When you have diabetes, being aware of your food choices and eating habits is important, but it can be stressful when it comes to grocery shopping. Reading the Nutrition Facts labels is one way to find healthier options. This resource has tips on what to look for to make your shopping easier and less overwhelming.
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All About Carbohydrates
People living with diabetes have to pay special attention to carbohydrates, but because of some manufacturers’ labels, it can be difficult to determine the quantity of carbohydrates in different foods. This resource will help readers cut through the marketing language and find the information they need about the carbohydrate content of foods.
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Managing diabetes effectively involves a combination of healthy lifestyle choices, including regular exercise. People with diabetes should take precautions before, during, and after exercise to avoid complications, and ensure their caregivers understand these precautions. This resource provides easy-to-follow guidance for you to stay active and healthy while managing your diabetes.
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Blood Glucose Monitoring for Diabetes
Routine blood glucose monitoring helps people with diabetes make informed decisions about their diet, physical activity, and medication, ultimately reducing the risk of serious long-term complications. This resource covers different types of monitors, as well as when you should test.
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Managing Diabetes When You Are Sick
Blood glucose levels in people with diabetes can be severely impacted when they are sick and can have deadly consequences if not treated carefully. They may experience several diabetes-related symptoms at the same time, and the stress of being ill causes your body to release hormones that raise blood glucose levels. This resource helps you plan ahead to be prepared for sick days and how to care for yourself and your diabetes.
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Complications caused by diabetes can significantly impact your feet and skin, making daily foot and skin care an essential part of diabetes management. Proper care helps prevent infections, injuries, and even amputations. This resource covers why foot and skin care matters, and provides steps for daily preventive care.
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