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Definition: Body Mass Index (BMI)
The BMI is a measurement of the ratio between height and weight. It is not an accurate tool to determine if someone is overweight or at risk for pre-diabetes. A more accurate method of determining metabolic health risks is calculating waist-to-hip ratio…
Sleep loss and weight gain: Missing just one night of sleep lowers metabolism
Reuters Health reported on the study that showed the men under several different sleep scenarios, including curtailed sleep, no sleep, and normal sleep over several days. Study measures included changes in how much the study participates ate, their blood sugar, hormone levels and indicators of their metabolic rate like oxygen use. If you are trying to lose weight, the study results are sobering.
MyPlate Nutritional Guidelines Daily Recommended Dairy Servings
The USDA MyPlate daily nutritional guidelines for the number of servings of dairy products we need each day depend on the age of the person. In general, kids 9 years and older up through adults need 3 cups of dairy per day.
MyPlate Nutritional Guidelines: Serving of Dairy
In general, 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soymilk (soy beverage), 1 ½ ounces of natural cheese, or 2 ounces of processed cheese can be considered as 1 cup from the Dairy Group. Under the USDA’s guidelines, eggs are part of the protein group and butter is not considered a dairy product. This chart shows recommended daily milk, cheese, and yogurt servings.
MyPlate Nutritional Guidelines: Recommended Daily Vegetable Servings
According to the USDA’s new nutritional guidelines for vegetables, daily choices should be selected from among the vegetable subgroups but it is not necessary to eat vegetables from each subgroup daily. However, over a week, try to consume the amounts listed from each subgroup as a way to reach your daily intake recommendation.
MyPlate Nutritional Guidelines: Vegetables in a Cup
In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the Vegetable Group. The chart lists specific amounts that count as 1 cup of vegetables (in some cases equivalents for ½ cup are also shown) towards your recommended intake…
MyPlate Nutrition Guidelines: Daily Protein Requirements
According the the USDA’s new Choose MyPlate nutritional guidelines, most Americans eat enough food from this group, but need to make leaner and more varied selections of these foods.
