Drinking water
The average person can survive for 40 days without food, but most people will die if they go for more than 72 hours without a drink.
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Vitamins
Vitamins are chemical substances that our body needs for good health. Fat soluble vitamins are not affected by cooking, but water soluble vitamins can be lost in the cooking process.
Nutrition & WeightLactose intolerance
Lactase deficient people do not have enough lactase, the enzyme that helps break down lactose and they suffer from lactose intolerance. The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are bloating and wind.
Nutrition & WeightDietary guidelines for healthy eating
The Australian Dietary Guidelines are designed to give you enough of the nutrients essential for good health and reduce your risk of some diseases.
Nutrition & WeightVegetarian diet
A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet nutritional needs for good health, however, there are some potential dietary traps.
Nutrition & WeightAntioxidants: their role in health
Antioxidants neutralise the effects of free radicals, substances that damage the body`s cells, and have a role in disease prevention.
Nutrition & WeightAchieving and maintaining a healthy weight
Even losing 5-10 per cent of your bodyweight if you are overweight or obese can have a beneficial effect. Find out how to lose weight and keep it off.
Nutrition & WeightGluten and gluten-free diet
Find out the importance of a gluten-free diet for people with coeliac disease and discover which foods contain gluten and which do not.
Nutrition & WeightSaturated fat
Saturated fats are usually solid or waxy at room temperature and some saturated fatty acids can increase your cholesterol level and put you at increased risk of heart disease.
Nutrition & WeightUnsaturated fats
Unsaturated fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) are healthy fats which can lower the risk of heart disease.
Nutrition & WeightIodine
Iodine is important for your thyroid gland, and iodine deficiency can cause problems, especially in unborn and newborn babies. Find out how to ensure your iodine intake is adequate.
Nutrition & WeightFood labels: a guide to reading nutrition labels
Understanding the nutrition information on a food label can help you to make more informed choices about the food that you eat.
Nutrition & WeightWeight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery – also known as bariatric surgery - can help you lose 50 per cent or more of your excess weight in 2 years.
Nutrition & WeightDietary fibre
Dietary fibre is a component of plant materials which is largely digested by bacteria in the large intestine. High-fibre diets can help with bowel problems, cholesterol and diabetes.
Nutrition & WeightAsthma and dairy foods
This special feature explores the asthma and dairy foods debate. Find out if milk is safe for your child with asthma.
Nutrition & WeightScurvy returns to Australia due to poor diet
Scurvy, a disease caused by lack of vitamin C, has resurfaced in Australia in Western Sydney. Symptoms include swollen bleeding gums and joint pain.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightWeight loss medicines
Weight loss medicines can be used to help you lose weight when lifestyle changes have not been successful on their own.
Nutrition & Weight6 Foods to beat inflammation
Ongoing inflammation is behind medical conditions such as high blood pressure and insulin resistance. Find out 6 foods that can reduce inflammation, with myDr.com.au.
Nutrition & WeightAnimation: Effects of obesity
Obesity can compromise your health in many ways. View our animation to find out how.
Nutrition & WeightSwallow your own gastric balloon to lose weight
A new gastric balloon that is swallowed inside a capsule pill then inflated in the gut has proved an effective means of losing weight in a randomised trial.
Latest Health News Nutrition & Weight5 Signs you may be lactose intolerant
Lactose intolerance is due to not having enough of the enzyme lactase to digest the sugars, such as lactose, in milk. Find out if you have symptoms or signs.
Nutrition & Weight SymptomsMetabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
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