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Find information on food and nutrition and what constitutes a healthy diet, healthy cooking and healthy eating.

Healthy diet basics

Understand the fundamentals of food and nutrition — the food pyramid, fiber, fat and cholesterol, calories, and the elements of a healthy diet.

Healthy cooking

Healthy cooking techniques, nutrition facts and grocery shopping tips.
Dietary fiber: An essential part of a healthy diet Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health?

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May 11, 2008