Monthly Archives: September 2010

1. Make every effort to move away from the smoggy cities. Buy a cottage or a little farm outside of the city, and, if necessary, drive one or two hours to work. Then you can also grow most of your … Continue reading →

Normally the daily sodium intake is 3 to 7 gm (3000 to 7000 mg). A sodium-restricted diet is limited to a specified amount of sodium, and ranges from a mild to severe restriction. Terms such as “salt free,” “salt poor,” … Continue reading →

Twelve years ago, health officials saw some bright spots in this gloomy picture. The latest surveys from the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed modest but real declines since 1979 in puffing marijuana and popping hallucinogens and PCP, or “angel … Continue reading →

Radioactive iodine (iodine 131) Radioactive iodine is a dangerous fallout contaminant, like Strontium 90, but can be even more toxic. It is found mostly in milk; therefore, it is particularly harmful to children who drink lots of milk. Radioactive iodine … Continue reading →

1. Fallacy. People over 50 years of age have much lower needs for protein, minerals, and vitamins than do younger adults. Fact. The requirements for most nutrients are the same for adults of any age. Older people need fewer calories … Continue reading →

NUTRITION FOR INFANT’S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDINGS Neither human nor cow’s milk will meet the full nutritive needs of the infant during the first year of life. Several factors require consideration when planning for supplementary feedings. Iron-deficiency anemia It … Continue reading →

Neither human nor cow’s milk will meet the full nutritive needs of the infant during the first year of life. Several factors require consideration when planning for supplementary feedings. Iron-deficiency anemia It is perhaps the most common nutritional problem in … Continue reading →

Nutritional needs The calorie, protein, mineral, and vitamin needs of the infant are very high in proportion to his body size. The infant under 6 months requires 115 kcal per kg (50 to 55 kcal per lb) and for the … Continue reading →

Infants vary widely in their growth patterns, and it is not wise to compare one infant with another; yet, there is some value in being familiar with typical patterns of development and growth. On the average, infants gain 140 to … Continue reading →

Many foods today, particularly all processed meats, are preserved with these toxic chemicals. They are used on fresh meats to enhance the color. Even baby foods contain nitrates. Also, nitrate fertilizers, commonly used today, contaminate the soil and pollute the … Continue reading →