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Can certain foods lower the risk of developing macular degeneration?
Colorful produce, leafy greens, eggs, and fatty fish all contain eye‑friendly nutrients. Learn whether an antioxidant‑ and omega‑3‑rich diet can help prevent macular degeneration.
Is poultry a good source of protein?
Wondering if poultry belongs in a healthy diet? See how chicken and turkey stack up on protein, fat content, and other aspects of nutrition.
Bleeding risk from new blood thinner Pradaxa higher than first reported
Balancing A Vegetarian Meal
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Fabulous Fiber
How much fiber do you need each day? It depends on your age. Women under 50 should get 25 grams a day. Men under 50, 38 grams a day. Women and men older than 50 should aim for 21 and 30 grams, respectively. Children need more fiber as they age, with kids 3 and under needing 19 grams of fiber a day, and teens needing 26 grams a day for girls and 38 grams a day for boys. The average American falls short of the ideal and eats only 10 to 15 grams of dietary fiber a day