Disease Prevention
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- CASH — Consensus Action on Salt and Health
- British group persuading food companies to reduce the salt content of processed foods, and educating the public about the perils of consuming too much salt.
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- Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases (WHO)
- An independent expert report on the relationship of diet, nutrition and physical activity to chronic diseases issued jointly by FAO and WHO in 2003. Contains link to full PDF report for download.
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- Food Issues in Human and Veterinary Medicine
- This site addresses the vital relationship between foods and the diseases that plague mankind and their pets, including allergies and autoimmune disorders.
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- WASH — World Action on Salt and Health
- Global group with the mission to improve the health of populations throughout the world by achieving a gradual reduction in salt intake.
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- Cancer Nutrition Center
- Explores the link between tumors and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients.
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- Food, Nutrition, and the Prevention of Cancer
- Offers up to date reference and resource material related to nutrition and cancer prevention. Includes the second WCRF/AICR Expert Report "Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective".
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- Wikipedia - Gluten-free diet
- Article in the online collaborative encyclopedia. Includes a section on cross-contamination issues.
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- How to cure Heart Disease in One Year
- Suggests that herbal methods and alternative drugs can reduce heart disease and hypertension.
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- Lycocard
- The EU project started in April 2006, to investigate the role of lycopene - found in high concentration in tomatoes - in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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- Nutrition, Health and Heart Disease
- Public interest page with heart and health tips about foods, vitamins and supplements, with their effect on cardiovascular problems.
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- Preventive Medicine Research Institute
- Presents Dr. Dean Ornish's lifestyle modification program for the prevention and reversal of heart disease.
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