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Can I pop a pimple if I can see the white part? - Dan* It's tempting, but popping or squeezing a pimple won't necessarily get rid of the problem. Squeezing can push bacteria and pus deeper into the skin, which might cause more swelling and redness. S...

Can I pop a pimple if I can see the white part? - ...

Is counting calories a good thing or is it bad for my health? - Bianca It's always good to be aware of the amount of food you're eating, especially with overweight and obesity becoming more and more of a problem. That doesn't mean you need to pick up...

Is counting calories a good thing or is it bad for...

About Eating Disorders Every year, thousands of teens (and adults, too) develop eating disorders and eating disordered behaviors. In our image-obsessed culture, it can be easy to become critical of our bodies. Everyday concerns about healthy eating a...

About Eating Disorders Every year, thousands of te...

I don't skip breakfast or snacks and I eat a normal-sized lunch and dinner, but whenever I get home from school or late at night, I'm always starving and tend to overeat. What can I eat or do to feel full and prevent myself from overeating? - Iyesha ...

I don't skip breakfast or snacks and I eat a norma...

My doctor says I'm lactose intolerant and I drank some milk. Now I have the worst burning pain in my stomach. What is safe to take to ease the pain? - Shin* Lactose intolerance usually gives a person a stomachache and gas pains or stomach cramps. Gas...

My doctor says I'm lactose intolerant and I drank ...

Why do I weigh less in the morning? - Amber At night while we sleep, our bodies have a chance to get back into balance. Excess fluid that has accumulated during the day moves from the body's cells into the bloodstream, where it makes its way to the k...

Why do I weigh less in the morning? - Amber At nig...

I love coffee but people tell me that it stunts your growth. Is that true? - Tara* No, coffee doesn't stunt your growth. But coffee does contain caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system. For most people, a cup or two of coffee a day does...

I love coffee but people tell me that it stunts yo...

Which bread is better: whole wheat or whole grain? - Andrew* Both are good choices. The word "whole" is what you want to look for on the label. It means the bread was made using the entire kernel, which offers the most nutritional value. Whole wheat...

Which bread is better: whole wheat or whole grain?...

Is it important to drink a lot of water? Everyone says so, but why is water more important than, say, orange juice? - Dorea* It seems like we're always hearing about how important it is to drink a lot of water. Our bodies constantly lose water — when...

Is it important to drink a lot of water? Everyone ...

DI love dairy products but I hate milk (except when it's on cereal). I just can't stand the taste. Is that bad? Should I give it another try? - Abby* The reason experts (and parents!) tell us to drink milk is because of its bone-building calcium and ...

DI love dairy products but I hate milk (except whe...

A protein’s nutritional value is measured by the quantity of essential amino acids it provides. Different foods contain different numbers and amounts of amino acids. Generally speaking: Animal products (such as chicken, beef or fish) contain all of ...

A protein’s nutritional value is measured by the q...

Protein Surprisingly, some parents don't worry about finding calcium rich foods or iron rich foods, which kids often don't get enough of. Instead, they worry that their kids don't get enough protein in their diet because they don't like to eat meat. ...

Protein Surprisingly, some parents don't worry abo...

Maybe you've wondered how much protein you need each day. In general, it's recommended that 10–35% of your daily calories come from protein. Below are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for different age groups. Recommended Dietary Allowance f...

Maybe you've wondered how much protein you need ea...

Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amino acids as the building blocks. There are 20 different amino acids that join together to make all types of protein. Some of these amino acids can't be made by our bodies, so these are known as essenti...

Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amin...

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. These body proteins are constantly being broken down and replaced. The protein in the foods we eat is digested into amino acids that are later used to replace these proteins in our bod...

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ...

Protein from animal sources, such as meat and milk, is called complete, because it contains all nine of the essential amino acids. Most vegetable protein is considered incomplete because it lacks one or more of the essential amino acids. This can be ...

Protein from animal sources, such as meat and milk...

When you eat foods that contain protein, the digestive juices in your stomach and intestine go to work. They break down the protein in food into basic units, called amino acids (say uh-mee-no a-sids). The amino acids then can be reused to make the pr...

When you eat foods that contain protein, the diges...

Walk through the produce section in any commercial grocery store and it is likely you will see many strange fruits and vegetables. Many exotic fruits and vegetables are available year round and there is a great variety to choose from. Tropical fruits...

Walk through the produce section in any commercial...

Unless you've lived in a cave for the past few years, you're probably already aware of the many health benefits of fruits and vegetables. Despite this, few Americans are getting the five or more daily servings of plant based foods recommended by the ...

Unless you've lived in a cave for the past few yea...

We all enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables especially those we get at the Farmers Market. What most persons do not know is that these fresh fruits and vegetables that are sold contain toxins. When they are grown they are not toxic but end up becoming t...

We all enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables especiall...

Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are healthy for you and a necessary part of your diet. What a lot of people do not realize is that the specific types of benefits you receive when you eat produce have much to do with the color of it. Red/Pin...

Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are heal...