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    Adequate vitamin D sustains bones, health

    During the past few years, interest in vitamin D has grown rapidly. In fact, more than 1,500 scientific articles were published about vitamin D so far this year.

    Athletes hope stockings can improve blood flow

    If your excuse for not exercising is sore muscles, then Kona Ironman athletes might have a solution for you. Ultra-athletes recently have been seen wearing knee-high elastic compression stockings.

    Economic benefits short in building on farm land

    As the human population continues to grow, farming becomes increasingly important for human survival. Despite steadily increasing needs for food production, land development pressures are irreversibly converting prime agriculture land into other forms of land use.

    Law shields consumers from dodgy products

    Many myths about nutrition and health have persisted for centuries despite scientific knowledge to the contrary. Some unethical marketers of dietary supplements use these myths and other misinformation to make a great deal of money.

    All essential nutrients needed to stay healthy

    If anyone reading this column has not already heard that too much sugar can be detrimental to your health, please raise your hand. Q: What nutrition issues should people be focusing on to stay healthy?

    Age exerts major effect on healthy body weight

    Developing generalized public health recommendations is complicated by the fact that "one size does not fit all." One of the most widely pronounced recommendations is to maintain a healthy body weight. But, what is healthy?

    Study says organic food offers few advantages

    People have many reasons for choosing organic foods. Some people may be most concerned with environmental sustainability, preservation of the soil quality of farm land, or avoidance of pesticide exposure.

    'Natural' supplements not necessarily healthy

    Many people turn to dietary supplements to help meet their essential nutrient requirements. Some are self-medicating with supplements in attempts to fix minor or major ailments, and others hope to maintain their memory or even extend their life span.

    Cut calories, but not nutrients, as you age

    Calorie needs can vary greatly from one adult to another based on differences in body size, physical activity level and age. Most people reach their peak of calorie burning during their late teens.

    Vitamin D can protect against many diseases

    Vitamin D is one of the hottest "vitamins of this decade." Tremendous growth in research on vitamin D has led to increased understanding of vitamin D's importance to health. Research is finding that many health problems are linked to low levels of this nutrient which functions more like a hormone than a vitamin.