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IN THE NEWS: Researchers have found that a very low-carbohydrate diet helped improve body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health in the elderly. Also, pandemic-related cooking and eating habits could help curb food waste — if consumers stick to them

MAIN: The Slow Carb Diet. Timothy Ferriss describes his version of the Slow Carb Diet in his 4-Hour Body Book. We discuss his rules and list some of the pros and cons. Then, we give our version of a Slow Carb Diet.

TRIVIA: Can taking reishi mushroom tea or extract help with sleep?

LISTENER QUESTION: Listener Question: What is a reishi mushroom?

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IN THE NEWS: Is it safe to drink from a water fountain during the pandemic? Also, a survey indicates that 1 in 15 parents are hesitant about childhood vaccines.

MAIN: Toddler Nutrition. Everything you need to know about nutrition for toddlers from the ages of 12 to 24 months.

TRIVIA: Can you name one vitamin and one mineral that is especially important for infant and toddler nutrition?

LISTENER QUESTION: What are some tips for dealing with a picky toddler?

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IN THE NEWS: America's obesity epidemic threatens the effectiveness of any COVID vaccine. Also, a study finds that a newborn's fat mass is associated with obesity as a preschooler.

MAIN: Water Wise. About 70 percent of our body weight is water. Our bodies need water to perform a variety of functions that are critical to our survival.

TRIVIA: How many 1-liter plastic water bottles do Americans purchase each year?

LISTENER QUESTION: What is the GOLO diet and should I try it?

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IN THE NEWS: Earlier bedtimes help kids fight obesity. Also, a new sticker aims to signal safe dining in the pandemic.

MAIN: Infant Nutrition. Everything from breastfeeding, pacifier use, to the introduction of solid foods.

TRIVIA: What are the five basic tastes that the tongue is sensitive to?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can I give my child raw milk?

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IN THE NEWS: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger. Also, passive stretching of legs may help prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

MAIN: Nutrition for Diabetes. Managing diabetes means maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Along with proper medication and physical activity, this also requires balancing the foods you eat.

TRIVIA: What does eating Fruit Loops do to your stool?

LISTENER QUESTION: Is Moringa safe to eat?

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IN THE NEWS: When the pandemic ends, a healthier 'normal' could help our obesity crisis. Also, slowing the coronavirus is seeding the spread of other diseases.

MAIN: Influencers of Testosterone. Because it is a major sex hormone, imbalances in the body can cause problems and both genders should ensure they have healthy levels of testosterone, especially as they age.

TRIVIA: Can brain insulin responsiveness determine body weight and fat distribution?

LISTENER QUESTION: Diet drinks-an an argument my husband and I have all the time. He is a fan of Diet Coke. Says there's no caffeine-Hmmmmm?

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IN THE NEWS: Copper won't save you from the coronavirus. Also, eating before bedtime might pack on the pounds.

MAIN: Food Deserts. Food deserts are areas where people have limited access to a variety of healthful foods.

TRIVIA: Which emoji am I?

• I am 80% water
• Van Gogh painted me
• I have more potassium than a 🍌
• I was the first vegetable grown in space

LISTENER QUESTION: Is there a benefit to performing planks on your elbows versus planks on your hands in a push-up position?

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IN THE NEWS: Even one high-fat meal may dull your mind. Also, COVID-19 is likely to prompt an era of "ethical consumption" a survey finds.

MAIN: Leaky Gut Syndrome. Leaky gut syndrome remains a bit of a medical mystery, and medical professionals are still trying to understand it fully.

TRIVIA: Is exercise medicine?

LISTENER QUESTION: What is the difference between a portion size vs a serving size?

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IN THE NEWS: A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also, efforts are underway to get food from US farms to the needy.

MAIN: Nutrition and Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. It's estimated that 10 million Americans live with it and it is the second most common condition affecting your bones and muscles.

TRIVIA: Can higher intakes of Vitamin D protect you from COVID or help with COVID infection recovery?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease safely eat sourdough bread?

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IN THE NEWS: The Covid-19 virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices. Also, at 108 years old, Fauja Singh holds all the age-related world records, from the 100 meters to the marathon for men over 100.

MAIN: Nutrition and Aging. Good nutrition is critical to overall health and well-being, yet many older adults are at risk of inadequate nutrition.

TRIVIA: How much weight is a stone?

LISTENER QUESTION: Does working-out my upper body help my running?

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