Veggie-ing out
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- TV in bedroom tied to poor teen health. Currie, Donya // Nation's Health;Jun/Jul2008, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p11
The article presents the results of a study on the link between TV in bedroom and teenage health, which was published in the online edition of "Pediatrics." According to the study, teenagers with televisions in their bedrooms tend to have poorer diets and exercise habits as well as lower grades....
- KEEP IT FRESH, FRUITY AND FUN. Diamond, Anne // Nursing Standard;10/29/2008, Vol. 23 Issue 8, p28
The author comments on the need to bring healthy foods within reach of young people. She refers to a recent survey which found that 14 percent of young people in Great Britain have never touched an apple, orange or a banana. She says that the British government's corner shop scheme to provide...
- Fruit and vegetables as adolescent food choices in New Zealand. Hill, L; Casswell, S; Maskill, C; Jones, S; Wyllie, A // Health Promotion International;Mar1998, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p55
Examines the interaction between New Zealand teenagers and the parent responsible for food purchasing to identify factors affecting teenager's consumption of and attitudes towards fruit and vegetables. Analysis of interviews; Provision of positive health messages; Marketing implications.
- Experience Healthy Latin Plant Foods. // Environmental Nutrition;Aug2010, Vol. 33 Issue 8, p2
The article lists traditional plant foods such as carrots, bananas, and peanuts which are found in the Latin American diet.
- Vegetables: Gimme five. Liebman, Bonnie; Van Tuinen, Ingrid // Nutrition Action Health Letter;Dec96, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p12
Discusses the nutritive content of vegetables. Beta-carotenes; Flavonoids; Potassium; Lutein; Role of vegetables in decreasing incidence of heart ailments and cancers.
- Stealth Veggies. Applegate, Liz // Runner's World;Apr2005, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p62
Stresses the health benefits of eating vegetables.
- EAT THIS! // Girls' Life;Feb/Mar2010, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p72
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- Add produce to your life. // Consumer Reports on Health;Mar1997, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p29
Suggests an easy method to comply with recommended 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
- Are you eating the wrong veggies? Gallia, Katherine; Althoff, Susanne // Natural Health;Sep2000, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p24
Reveals how much of the average United States diet is comprised of fresh vegetables. Top three vegetables eaten in the U.S.; Vegetable sources of folic acid and vitamin C.
