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Glucose hemoglobin examination (HbA1c), for detecting type 2 of diabetes. Why is it needed: According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases of United States, approximately 5.4 million people do not know that they have diabetes. This examination is required if your blood pressure is 40/90 or more, your body weight 20% over your ideal weight, your body mass index 27 or more, or you are aged is 45 or more.

According to the nutrition experts, they are advising to do hemoglobin check than fasting blood glucose tests, because it describes the blood sugar levels. Thus, it will reduce the possibility of wrong results. Pap smears, to detect cervical cancer. Why is it needed: Cancer that is mostly caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) which is transmitted through sexual contact is also associated with poor nutrition that weakened the immune system.

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There are three processes that are happen in the body, that is, combustion (power), construction (growth) and settings. To get the energy, the body needs carbohydrate, fat and protein. Whereas it would be needed protein and water for growth and development. And to arrange for all these processes to run it must have vitamins and minerals which are derived from vegetables and fruits. “That is why vegetables are important for the body, because there are certain substances which can only be obtained from the vegetables“. The meat also has vitamins and minerals, but there is only a little bit.

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A healthy diet is another part of a healthy lifestyle. Fresh and healthy food not only can help you with weight management, but it also can improve the health and quality of life as you grow older. You can use the help from the Food Pyramid (Food Guide Pyramid) to determine how many calories you need and what groups of food that should take precedence, if you only want small / simple changes, you can use the tips.

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