Topic in Focus: Nutrition & Diet

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What doctors wish patients knew about pink eye

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Appeals court OKs salt-shaker sodium warnings at chain restaurants

A 5 – 0 decision upholds a regulation mandating easy-to-understand symbols telling consumers when meals exceed the recommended daily limit on sodium.

Hypertension
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8 tips to figure out, and improve, your patients’ eating habits

To help patients adopt healthier diets, first find out what’s really on their plates.

Public Health
New Year 2017
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Resolved: 8 tips for a healthier lifestyle in 2017

Cut sugar, salt and stress. Know your type 2 diabetes risk. Move more, drink less, quit smoking and make your home smoke-free.

Diabetes
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7 health recommendations for New Year's resolutions

The American Medical Association offers recommendations to ensure a healthy lifestyle in the new year

Press Releases
Best of 2016: Patients
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2 MIN READ

The top 5 stories patients should read

These articles will help patients understand dietary guidelines, health disparities, the AMA’s gun-violence policy, and state laws on tobacco purchases.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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WHO warns on kids’ digital exposure to junk-food ads

If a food is high in fat, salt or sugar, it is likely being promoted in ads placed in websites and apps aimed at children.

Population Care
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How to read Nutrition Facts label: Fighting 5 food misconceptions

Sound nutrition helps fight against diabetes and heart disease. The Nutrition Facts label on foods can be a powerful tool. New video from AMA and FDA shows how physicians can educate patients about 5 food myths.

Public Health
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AMA, FDA launch continuing medical education on nutrition facts label

The AMA and the FDA announced the release of a video for physicians and other providers, offering ways to discuss Nutrition Facts labels with patients.

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AMA urges equal health care access for eating disorders

The AMA adopted new policy today urging equal health care access and payment for eating disorders.

Press Releases