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What is Cholesterol?

What is cholesterol and how much of it are kids allowed to have? Children’s National Hospital dietitian Angela Boadu, RD, LDN/LD, answers this question.

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What is the correlation between weight and mental health?

Like other parts of the body, the brain can be affected negatively by excess weight.

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Is fake meat good or bad for kids?

Plant-based products are emerging as the new popular food choice for meat-eaters and non-meat-eaters alike, but they may not be the smarter choice for your kid.

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The truth about tryptophan and turkey

The sleepiness people feel after their Thanksgiving meal is more likely due to the heavy intake of food, especially carbohydrates.

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What is binge eating disorder?

While many people are guilty of stress eating or taking second helpings of dessert when full, for those with BED, this becomes a regular pattern.