This informative and completely updated chart covers all the major topics for good nutrition and health. Contains excellent descriptions of fats, types of cholesterol, carbohydrates (including the Glycemic Index), protein, and fiber. Includes a table of the benefits and sources of vitamins for various life stages. Provides visual comparisons of portion sizes of food with other common items (i.e a cup of pasta is about the size of a tennis ball). Features a useful step-by-step guide of how to read a food label and provides information on the latest food pyramid. Size is 20" W by 26" H.

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Defines obesity and provides detail on how body fat is measured through the Body Mass Index (BMI). Lists causes of this serious condition and points out the organs affected within the body. Details treatments for obesity and includes a special section which explains the prevalence and seriousness of childhood obesity. Size is 20" W by 26" H.

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Briefly describes a healthy diet plan and provides further detail on physiological hazards that accompany low-carbohydrate diets. Lists strategies for diet planning and contains suggestions and tips for physical activity. Shows how to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) and contains a chart showing acceptable weights based on BMI. Discusses the unique risks of apple- and pear-shaped fat distribution. Explains calories and how to calculate your total daily energy needs. List calories burned by various activities from basketball to walking. Lists problems associated with overweight and underweight. Size is 20" W by 26" H.

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Illustrates the structure and classification of lipoproteins, which are particles of combined fat and protein that carry cholesterol throughout the body. Shows cholesterol transport in the blood, how cholesterol is made and stored in the liver. Also shows atherosclerosis, the consequence of high cholesterol. Size is 20" W by 26" H.

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This chart is an easy-to-understand overview of high cholesterol and its importance to the health of the body. Illustrates and defines cholesterol. Shows the sources of cholesterol – from food and within the body. Shows and describes the different types of lipoproteins. Defines risk factors and causes of high cholesterol. Illustrates the consequences of high cholesterol as plaque builds up within the blood vessels. Also provides prevention and management techniques. Size is 20" W by 26" H.

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Explains Metabolic Syndrome, a constellation of factors including obesity, high glucose levels in the blood, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels. Illustrates and explains each of the risk factors in detail. Also lists causes, treatments and the medical conditions associated with this disease, which affects about 1 in 4 Americans. Size is 20" W by 26"

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