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Two different viral illnesses that share a season and very little else. Key takeaways Cold onset: gradual, over 1-2 days Flu onset: abrupt, over hours...
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Medicines that kill or inhibit bacteria, and do nothing whatever to viruses. Key takeaways What they target: bacterial cell walls, ribosomes and DNA r...
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Removing germs from hands mechanically with soap and water, or chemically with alcohol-based sanitizer. Key takeaways Handwashing duration: at least 2...
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A raised body temperature, usually part of the immune response to infection. Key takeaways Commonly defined as: 100.4°F (38°C) or higher In babies und...
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A water-soluble vitamin needed for collagen production and immune cell function. Key takeaways RDA, adult men: 90 mg a day RDA, adult women: 75 mg a d...
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A trace mineral needed for immune function , wound healing and taste. Key takeaways RDA, adult men: 11 mg a day RDA, adult women: 8 mg a day Most usef...
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The relationship between the gut microbiome, the intestinal lining and immune regulation. Key takeaways Share of immune tissue in the gut: a large pro...
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Practical measures that reduce the spread of respiratory and stomach infections in a household. Key takeaways Ventilation: open windows or doors, or u...
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Cooking components in quantity and recombining them into different meals through the week. Key takeaways Refrigerate cooked food within: 2 hours, or 1...
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Using beans, lentils, chickpeas and dried peas as a main protein source. Key takeaways Protein in 1 cup of cooked lentils: about 18 g Dietary Guidelin...
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Eating the MyPlate way on a tight budget. Key takeaways Frozen vegetables: nutritionally comparable to fresh, often cheaper Canned fish with bones: a...
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Buying, storing and using food so that less of it is thrown away. Key takeaways Date labels: apart from infant formula, most are about quality, not sa...
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How the way you cook changes the fat, sodium and nutrient content of a meal. Key takeaways Roasting, broiling and grilling: need little or no added fa...
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The first meal of the day, and the one where most people are shortest on protein. Key takeaways Plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 7 oz (200 g): about 20 g pr...
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Eating between meals, and what makes a snack useful rather than simply extra. Key takeaways Added sugars limit: under 10 percent of daily calories, ab...
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