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How to Get Your Vitamin DVitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and a lack of it can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?Vitamin B12 is essential for good health, but some people may not be getting enough.

What Are Phytonutrients?Learn about the health benefits of phytonutrients, natural chemicals that are found in a variety of plant foods.

Types of Fiber and Their Health BenefitsThere are several types of fiber. Each works differently in your body and gives you distinct health perks.

How to Get Your Vitamin DVitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and a lack of it can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?Vitamin B12 is essential for good health, but some people may not be getting enough.

What Are Phytonutrients?Learn about the health benefits of phytonutrients, natural chemicals that are found in a variety of plant foods.

Types of Fiber and Their Health BenefitsThere are several types of fiber. Each works differently in your body and gives you distinct health perks.

Vitamins and Minerals: Are You Getting Too Much?Taking too many vitamins can be unhealthy and even dangerous. Find out how to be sure you’re getting the right amount.

Types of FatsNot all fats are created equal. Learn which fats are good for you, and which ones to limit.

Fatty AcidsFat is made up of building blocks called fatty acids. When you eat food containing fat, your body breaks it into fatty acids.

What Are Trans Fats?Find out what trans fats are and which foods contain them. Plus, learn what "0 trans fats" really means.

Low-Fat and Fat-Free: What They MeanHealth experts warn that "fat-free" foods may cause more problems than they solve. Find out why.

Calorie Counting

How Many Calories Do You Need?See how many calories you need each day to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain weight.

Caloric Deficit: What to KnowTo lose weight, you need to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn. That's called a calorie deficit.

How Many Calories Are in Your Drink?When you're counting calories, remember to include your drink and to check its serving size.

Very Low-Calorie Diets: What You Need to KnowWhen you're on a low-calorie diet, you usually get between 800 and 1,500 calories a day.

How Many Calories Do You Need?See how many calories you need each day to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain weight.

Caloric Deficit: What to KnowTo lose weight, you need to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn. That's called a calorie deficit.

How Many Calories Are in Your Drink?When you're counting calories, remember to include your drink and to check its serving size.

Very Low-Calorie Diets: What You Need to KnowWhen you're on a low-calorie diet, you usually get between 800 and 1,500 calories a day.

What Is the 1200 Calorie Diet?A 1200-calorie diet can help you lose weight by keeping you on a structured meal plan.

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