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About.com Nutrition Guide Site
About's nutrition Guide, Shereen, offers a wealth of knowledge about our nutritional needs and healthy eating.

Food Diary Form
Here is a handy, printable form that you can use to record your food-intake and note your trouble areas.

H2... Oh!
I know, I know ... it's a broken record. But water really is a very important part of weight loss and general good health.

Healthy Fat: Omega-3
Omega-3 is a healthy fat known for its benefits in preventing heart disease and more.

How Fat Can Help You
Don't think of fat as the enemy! It's actually essential and can be beneficial!

How Low Can You Go?
How low should you take your caloric intake to lose weight?

How Many Calories Should I Eat?
Learn how to find out how many calories you should eat each day.

How Many Vegetables Should You Eat?
According to Mom and the goverment, we need more fruits and vegetables. Learn how to incorporate more into your diet.

How to Eat More Omega-3
Here's how to get more omega-3 fat in your diet.

How to Understand Food Labels
Learn what the different aspects of the food label mean and what is required to be displayed on them.

Nutrition Basics: Understanding Grains
Learn the difference between refined and whole grains and why you should choose one over the other.

Understanding Carbohydrates
Wondering if all carbs are the "bad guys" of the nutrition world? Find out just how good for you some carbs are.

Understanding Fats
What is fat? What are the different types of fat? Is fat good for you? How much is enough? Get the answers here.

What is a Calorie ... and Why Should I Care?
Despite the fact that calories have been dismissed over the last few years as a neccessary weight loss tool, the fact is they do count.

Why You Should Eat "Carbs"
Just what are carbohydrates and what do they do?