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Do mothers actually need to "eat for two?" There are several factors that affect how many calories you need during pregnancy.

Knowing how to calculate daily calorie needs and then translate that into a daily diet and activity plan is an important tool to help manage weight and improve health.

After achieving your target weight through healthy eating and regular exercise, a bigger challenge begins- to maintain a stable, healthy weight.

Nutrition during pregnancy is vitally important not only for the mother but for the develping baby.

It's not hard for vegetarians and vegans to get enough protein - the keys are a balanced variety of foods and eating enough energy (calories). Here are two examples.

Proper nutrition for toddlers can be hard to maintain with picky eaters. The dairy requirements for toddlers are vital to maintain for the body to develope properly.

Today's dog owner treats her pet like one of the family. The dogs are pampered with only the best. A great way to show she cares is to give it the best dog treats.

Through constant food science progress, the nutrition community has revised the recommendations for eggs. The benefits of eggs are once again in the forefront - fabulous

This delicious Dutch Apple Pie recipe will make the whole family happy. Kids will love the taste, while adults will appreciate the whole grain and fiber content.

The government's new food pyramid is aimed at getting children to eat healthy while serving as a tool for parents in the fight against childhood obesity.

The prospect of caring for a premature infant can be quite daunting. Fortunately there are techniques that can help make this process much easier.

Teens that choose healthy snacks are more likely to meet the national nutrition recommendations and eat a balanced diet.

Health and fitness experts advocate taking 10000 steps per day. What are the caloric requirements and weight loss potential of these exercise programs?

Despite the strongly worded advice of physicians many people are determined to satisfy their cravings for bigger and bigger burgers.

Getting rid of pregnancy weight can be a real struggle. Breastfeeding can help you lose weight if you eat the right foods to nourish both you and your baby.

It's likely that more than once you've asked yourself, "How many calories should I eat per day?" Here's a quick guide to estimating the right number for you.

Often one of the most comfortable times during pregnancy, the second trimester is also a time of rapid growth and change. Find out more about Week 22 of pregnancy!

Nutrition is critical to the success of any runner. Runners should understand that nutrition is the foundation to being able to successfully run for miles on end.

Daily fitness running combined with a healthy diet will burn enough calories for a healthy weight loss.

People interested in improving their health, controlling their blood sugar or reducing their chance of developing diabetes would benefit from following the Dtour Diet.

Ectomorphs have a higher metabolism than any other body type. This makes becoming fat unlikely, but it also makes it very difficult to build muscle.

Protein has been the major player in "low carbohydrate diets" since the beginning. But, what is protein...what are good sources...and how much do you really need?

If all of those terms on labels has your head spinning, never fear! This article will teach you all the calorie terms you need to know.

The exercises chosen, not weight or repetitions, determine weight loss effectiveness

With so many different diet programs out there, it seems as though the most effective way to lose weight may be a simple, low calorie diet plan.

Adding movement to your day can burn calories quickly and lose weight without major commitment to exercise.

The key to healthful, long-term weight loss is raising the metabolism through enjoyable exercise. Simply eating less might make you skinny, but the pounds come back.

Conferences, meetings, visitors, coffee vending machine, canteen -- everything in a workplace gives you opportunities to gobble up unwanted calories that aid obesity.

Vegetarian and vegan menus provide enough protein, as long as the diet is balanced. Read about meatless protein sources, and how much protein is needed for good health.

Mother's milk is optimum nutrition for any baby, but twins are especially vulnerable to problems breastfeeding can prevent. Here's how to make things easier.

This article will give some helpful techniques for weight loss and fat burning to maximize one's ability to shed those unwanted pounds.