Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter articles from July 1996

Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter archives from July 1996

Rx for arthritis sufferers: exercise. (research conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center suggests that strength training eases rheumatoid arthritis)(Brief Article)
July 1, 1996... Millions of Americans, especially the elderly, do not exercise because they suffer with joint pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. For the 2.5 million people with rheumatoid arthritis, the breakdown of muscle from the disease also hampers...

As weight goes up, so does breast cancer risk.(includes related article on age as a breast cancer risk factor)
July 1, 1996... The heaviest women in their 40s and 50s have roughly double the risk of developing breast cancer as the leanest women the same age. Furthermore, relatively heavy 50-something women who have gained more than 10 pounds since they were in their...

Freezing out bacteria and other enemies. (frozen food safety quiz)
July 1, 1996... Okay, so you know your freezer makes ice cubes and keeps a ready ice cream supply. But are you up to speed on how to make sure your frozen food is safe from bacteria that can spoil its quality or make you sick? And do you know how to prevent...

Taking "you are what you eat" too far. (researchers at Arizona State University shed light on the social psychology of low-fat and high-fat eating habits)(Brief Article)
July 1, 1996... Jennifer describes herself as active and physically fit and says she regularly enjoys tennis and running. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She regularly eats fruit, salad, homemade whole-wheat bread, chicken, and potatoes....

Fiber formula for the formative years.
July 1, 1996... You may already know that the National Cancer Institute advises adults to consume 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day, but how much fiber should children eat? Their age plus 5 grams, say nutrition experts who took part in a conference on dietary...

How accurate are home blood pressure monitors? (includes related articles on how to use manual, electronic blood pressure measuring devices)(Special Report)
July 1, 1996... Given that some 50 million Americans have high blood pressure, it's no wonder sales of devices that enable people to check their own blood pressure reached $126 million last year. Medical experts approve. Numerous groups, including the American...

Diet for keeping blood pressure down.(Special Report)
July 1, 1996... High blood pressure, or hypertension, doesn't only raise the risk for strokes, heart attacks, and other forms of heart disease--the nation's number one killer. People with elevated blood pressure in middle age are also more likely to suffer 25...

Saucy ways to get more fruits and vegetables. (recipes for strawberry sauce, carrot/apple puree)(Brief Article)
July 1, 1996... Having trouble slipping in the 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended by the National Cancer Institute? Try these 2 simple recipes. You'll be pleased how easily fruits and vegetables slide down. Carrot and apple puree...