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Aflatoxins are toxins produced by a mold that grows in nuts, seeds, and legumes.
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1/19/2007
An age-appropriate diet is one that provides adequate nutrition and is appropriate for a child's state of development.
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8/8/2007
Alcohol comes from fermenting starches and sugars. Alcohol has about 7 calories per gram. These are considered "empty" calories because alcohol contains no beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.
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10/17/2007
A balanced diet refers to intake of appropriate types and adequate amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for the maintenance of body cells, tissues, and organs, and to support normal growth and development.
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3/8/2006
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10/19/2007
Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs.See also:Breastfeeding tipsOvercoming breastfeeding problemsBreastfeeding mothers - self-careFormula feedingAge-appropriate diet for children
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10/23/2007
Breastfeeding is often an enjoyable and rewarding experience for mothers. A breastfeeding mother must continue to take care of her baby and herself, as she did during her pregnancy.
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10/19/2007
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1/14/2008
Caffeine is a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. It can also be produced synthetically and used as an additive in food products. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a diuretic.
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8/6/2007
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium (about 99%). Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the remaining calcium.
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1/17/2007
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