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    Nutrition

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on nutrition and related issues, including diets, physical activity, prevention of cardiovascular disease, vegetarian diets, and vitamin supplementation (i.e., antioxidant supplements, B-complex vitamins, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin E, and zinc). New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    General

    Specific Vitamins and Nutrients

    Complications and Special Situations

    Editorials and Letters

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    General
    Nov 15, 2024 — High Fruit and Vegetable Intake to Decrease Risk of Depression in Adults [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Nov 15, 2022 — Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Nov 15, 2022 — Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Oct 15, 2022 — Nutrition History Taking: A Practical Approach   POC   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2020 — Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation for Maintaining Cognitive Functioning in Cognitively Healthy Adults [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 01, 2018 — Interventions for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Children Five Years and Younger [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 15, 2018 — Nutrition in Toddlers   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2018 — Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2016 — Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention   PtEd
    Sep 15, 2015 — Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    May 01, 2015 — Nutrition Myths and Healthy Dietary Advice in Clinical Practice
    Jun 01, 2013 — Daily Multivitamins Do Not Reduce Major Cardiovascular Events in Men and Do Not Affect Mortality [POEMs]
    Mar 15, 2013 — Daily Multivitamins Have Minimal, if Any, Effect on Preventing Cancer in Men and Do Not Affect Mortality [POEMs]
    Nov 01, 2006 — Nutrition in Toddlers   PtEd
    Jan 15, 2006 — Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2002 — American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention [Practice Guidelines]
    Specific Vitamins and Nutrients
    Nov 15, 2024 — Effect of Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Pregnancy on Perinatal Outcomes [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Sep 15, 2024 — Routine Vitamin D Testing: Unnecessary and Ineffective [Lown Right Care]   CME
    Jun 15, 2022 — Oral vs. Intramuscular Vitamin B12 for Treating Vitamin B12 Deficiency [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Jan 15, 2022 — Reduction in Saturated Fat Intake for Cardiovascular Disease [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Nov 15, 2021 — Coenzyme Q10 for Heart Failure [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Nov 15, 2021 — Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Jul 01, 2020 — Vitamin D Supplementation and All-Cause Mortality [Medicine by the Numbers]
    May 01, 2018 — Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Feb 15, 2018 — Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation in Community-Dwelling Adults: Common Questions and Answers
    Sep 15, 2017 — Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Recognition and Management   Alg
    Sep 01, 2017 — Vitamin D for the Management of Asthma [Cochrane for Clinicians]   Tool
    Jun 01, 2014 — Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Jun 01, 2013 — Vitamin D + Calcium = Placebo for Cognitive Decline [POEMs]
    Mar 01, 2013 — Vitamin D Supplementation for Women During Pregnancy [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Feb 15, 2013 — Pharmacologic Therapy for Vitamin D Deficiency [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 01, 2010 — Effectiveness of B-Complex Vitamins for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2010 — Vitamin D Supplementation in Infants, Children, and Adolescents   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2009 — Recognition and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency
    Aug 15, 2009 — Dietary Fatty Acids   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2009 — AAP Doubles Recommended Vitamin D Intake in Children [Practice Guidelines]
    May 01, 2009 — Zinc: An Essential Micronutrient
    Nov 01, 2008 — Antioxidant Supplements Do Not Improve Mortality and May Cause Harm [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Apr 01, 2004 — Do Vitamin C Supplements Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Mortality? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jul 15, 2023 — Does a Gluten-Free Diet Reduce Symptoms of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease? [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Dec 15, 2021 — Nutrition Support Therapy   Alg
    Apr 01, 2004 — ACS Releases Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment [Practice Guidelines]
    Editorials and Letters
    Feb 15, 2018 — Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation in Primary Care: Time to Curb Our Enthusiasm [Editorials]
    Jan 15, 2016 — Dietary Supplements: How Family Physicians Can Address Safety Concerns by Working with the FDA [Editorials]
    Mar 15, 2010 — Vitamin D in Children: The Right Dose of Evidence [Editorials]
    Aug 15, 2009 — Dietary Fat: Quantity and Quality [Editorials]
    Apr 01, 2009 — Long-Term Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet [Editorials]
    Jun 01, 2005 — The Vitamin E Saga: Lessons in Patient-Oriented Evidence [Editorials]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Oct 15, 2022 — Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Aug 15, 2018 — Giving Your Toddler the Best Nutrition [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2018 — Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2010 — Vitamin D and Children [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2009 — Trans Fats [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Nov 01, 2006 — Giving Your Child the Best Nutrition [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jan 15, 2006 — Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through Good Nutrition and Exercise [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Feb 15, 2004 — Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Feb 15, 2004 — Nutrition: Choosing Healthy, Low-Fat Foods [Information from Your Family Doctor]

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