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Do you think you know your fats?  Take this quiz to test your knowledge of fat! (more…)

There are many questions lurking out there about fats, such as what are trans fats, what are fat replacers, what about fats and the development of heart disease, and what is the difference between margarine and butter – is one really better for you? In this article we take a look at each of these questions, to help you further your knowledge about fats. (more…)

Dietary fat is often associated with a negative connotation thus, leading people to believe it should be avoided at all costs. However, dietary fat plays a vital role in body functions by transporting fat soluble vitamins including vitamins A, D, E, and K. Read on to learn about the different fats found in food. (more…)

The topic of fat can be a confusing one! Fat is a necessary nutrient for our bodies to function, but if we consume too much of the wrong kind we may be putting our health at risk. Take this quiz to see how well you know your fats!

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Want to try a refreshing snack that provides your body with the correct amounts of dietary fat? This yogurt parfait provides a mix of the different types of healthy fats!

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As we all prepare for the holiday season, which include all of the joyful parties, treats and so on, it is important to talk about ways to avoid unnecessary weight gain and how to make holiday meals nutritious. As college students, learning a few things about avoiding unnecessary weight gain and eating nutritiously during the holidays can be important bits of information. (more…)

During the holiday season of festive parties with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers and endless delicious holiday treats, the fear of holiday weight gain always seems to be on people’s mind. Physical activity tends to decrease while food consumption increases. Ending the festive season with New Year’s celebration, the New Year brings New Year’s resolutions as well, often involving a desire to lose weight. But why wait until the New Year to start losing weight? Make a conscious effort to maintain a healthy weight right now from the beginning of the holiday season. (more…)

Have you been working hard lately to lose weight and keep it off?  With the holidays just around the corner, it brings time to celebrate and rejoice with our family and loved ones. The holidays also bring eating, eating, and more eating! Wherever you go, whether it’s to Grandma’s house or the mall, the focus is on: cookies, cakes, egg nog, chocolates, breads, and everything yummy!  Since the holidays a time to celebrate, it would be no fun to skip out entirely on all the treats. Here are 3 easy tips to avoiding weight gain during the holidays while still enjoying all that this wonderful season has to offer! 

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As a college student, have you ever wondered if you should be taking a supplement? Are multivitamins necessary to be healthy? During a recent interview with Kathy Stephanie, a licensed registered dietitian (LRD) in the Fargo/Moorhead area, I was able to ask her a few questions regarding her recommendations about supplements. (more…)

• What is the most inexpensive way to increase your intake of folic acid?
  1. Eating broccoli found in Dining Services
  2. Taking a dietary supplement that has folic acid in it (more…)