Know Yourself

Controversial research suggests being moderately overweight may increase longevity. Does this imply that being overweight can be healthy? Is it possible to be healthy even if you are not at a healthy body weight?

Several hormones are necessary for effective nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism of the nutrients in the foods and beverages you consume. What are these hormones and what functions do they perform?

Nutrition prior to conception for both parents has been identified as a key fertility factor and may influence future health of offspring. Mom’s nutrition status during pregnancy is vital to health pregnancy outcomes.

Are you confused about cholesterol? Which foods contain "good" or "bad" cholesterol? If you have high blood cholesterol what does it mean for your health and what can you do to lower your blood cholesterol levels?

The thousands of proteins synthesized in your body are categorized by the functions they perform, and differ in their amino acid profile and arrangement.