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Fat or Fiction?
Duke oncology nutritionist Denise Snyder weighs in on the debate over the impact dietary fat may have in a woman's risk of developing cancer.
Apr. 27, 2010 -
Myth or Fact: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
Duke medical experts sound off on a well-known adage.
Apr. 22, 2010 -
Myth or Fact: Some People Can Eat Whatever They Want without Gaining Weight
Elisabetta Politi of Duke Diet & Fitness Center says the answer to this question may lie in the set-point theory.
Apr. 22, 2010 -
The Exploitation of Obesity: Why “Fat TV” Is a National Disgrace
The sideshow mentality and sensationalistic abuse of reality television has gone too far.
Apr. 16, 2010 -
Eating to Live
The right diet may reduce your risk of getting cancer.
Apr. 16, 2010 -
Variety for Kids Who Go Veg
Vegetarian children can get all the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy.
Apr. 12, 2010 -
The Real Deal On Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Elisabetta Politi, RD, nutrition manager of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, discusses the benefits of and best sources for omega-3 fatty acids.
Apr. 12, 2010 -
The Real Deal On: Carrots
Duke dietitian Elisabetta Politi relays a few little-known facts about carrots -- and how you can maximize their nutritional value.
Apr. 9, 2010 -
Foiling Food Allergies
Food allergies in kids require adjustments by whole family.
Apr. 9, 2010 -
Helping Children Make Healthy Choices
Concern over serious health risks linked to childhood obesity sparked Duke Children’s Healthy Lifestyles Program, a six-month intervention that involves the whole family.
Apr. 8, 2010
