Understanding the New School Meal Standards by Jenna Norris, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. Kauwell

“…All meals provided through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs now must be consistent with the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Jenna Norris, Karla P. …”
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The Epidemiology of Hepatitis C in a Canadian Indigenous Population by Julia Uhanova, Robert B Tate, Douglas J Tataryn, Gerald Y Minuk

“…BACKGROUND An estimated 1% to 1.9% of North Americans are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). …”
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10 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Married by Victor W. Harris, Ginny Hinton

“…Americans love romantic books and movies that involve wedding vows and “happily-ever-after” endings. …”
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Choose MyPlate: Reduce Your Sodium by Ashley Hamm, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. Kauwell

“…Reducing sodium intake is one of the MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating. Most Americans eat more sodium than they need, which can have negative health effects. …”
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Choose MyPlate: Reduce Your Sodium by Ashley Hamm, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. Kauwell

“…Reducing sodium intake is one of the MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating. Most Americans eat more sodium than they need, which can have negative health effects. …”
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Facing Terrorism Alone by Carolyn S. Wilken

“… The threats of terrorism have left us all fearful and anxious. American’s stress level is up and people talk about being anxious and afraid. …”
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The Mediterranean Eating Pattern by Sheila Rahimpour, Karla P Shelnutt

“… Americans looking for an approach to healthy eating may want to consider the Mediterranean eating pattern. …”
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From Performance to Participation: The Origins of the Fit Nation by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

“…Though only one-fifth of Americans do the recommended amount of daily physical exercise and most measures point to an extraordinary lack of fitness in the United States, the pursuit of regular exercise is widely celebrated not only as physically salutary, but as a sign of discipline, affluence, and virtue. …”
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Meal Planning for Adults with Diabetes by Nancy Gal

“… Nutrition, physical activity, and medication are the three main components of a diabetes management plan. According to the Americans Diabetes Association, there is no one diabetes meal plan; rather, it is a healthful eating pattern specifically designed to meet your individual needs. …”
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Facts About Magnesium by Linda B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan

“…Many Americans don’t get enough magnesium in their diets. …”
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Facing Terrorism Alone by Carolyn S. Wilken

“… The threats of terrorism have left us all fearful and anxious. American’s stress level is up and people talk about being anxious and afraid. …”
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A Guide to Tracking Physical Activity by Madison K. Keesling, Anne E. Mathews

“…The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults be purposefully active for at least 150 minutes per week for overall health and wellness. …”
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Meal Planning for Adults with Diabetes by Nancy Gal

“… Nutrition, physical activity, and medication are the three main components of a diabetes management plan. According to the Americans Diabetes Association, there is no one diabetes meal plan; rather, it is a healthful eating pattern specifically designed to meet your individual needs. …”
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Prevent Osteoporosis: Catch the Silent Thief by Linda B. Bobroff

“…By 2020, one in two Americans over the age of 50 is expected to have osteoporosis of the hip or be at high risk of developing the condition. …”
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Shopping for Health: A Menu for One by Morgan Denhard, Wendy Dahl

“…In today’s busy world, many Americans find themselves cooking meals for one. Older adults and college students alike face the challenge of making meal preparation a priority when no one else is depending on them to create a balanced meal. …”
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Marching into the Leadership Pipeline: Gender, College Type, and ROTC Participation by Robert Letzler, Signe Janoska-Bedi, Andrew Penner

“…The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is the largest single source of military officers in the United States and a major pipeline for Americans to enter military leadership. Although ROTC offers fairly standardized scholarships, curricula, and career paths, the gender composition of ROTC cadets varies substantially across the 323 four-year host campuses. …”
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A Guide to Tracking Physical Activity by Madison K. Keesling, Anne E. Mathews

“…The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults be purposefully active for at least 150 minutes per week for overall health and wellness. …”
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L’archipel des Antilles, terres d’Amérique ? : la nouvelle "New Frontier" et ses implications by Lionel Davidas

“…"America to the Americans." For years and years, that phrase conveying the spirit of the "Monroe doctrine" has been periodically evoked to justify the United States’ expansionist and interventionist designs in this region. …”
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Facts About Magnesium by Linda B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan

“…Many Americans don’t get enough magnesium in their diets. …”
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Linking Sleep to Hypertension: Greater Risk for Blacks by A. Pandey, N. Williams, M. Donat, M. Ceide, P. Brimah, G. Ogedegbe, S. I. McFarlane, G. Jean-Louis

“…This study examined associations between sleep duration and hypertension, considering differential effects of race and ethnicity among black and white Americans. Methods. Data came from a cross-sectional household interview with 25,352 Americans (age range: 18–85 years). …”
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