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Q: Can I lose weight while nursing?
A: My Pyramid (www.mypyramid.gov ) has just launched a food guide pyramid for pregnant and nursing mothers.
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Q: What's an appropriate sugar intake?
A: One source suggests that not more than 25% of your total calories come from added sugars. However, if you follow the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, its tough to take in too much sugar.
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Q: Reliable sources for nutrition?
A: Here are a few of my favorite websites for fitness/nutrition information...
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	Are you a Cancer Survivor? The YMCA and the Lance Armstrong Foundation have teamed up to offer LIVESTRONG™ More>>

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Teammates
By: Jim Ratchford
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Autism
By: Sue Dissinger
The other day on the radio, Bob and Sherry were talking about the high numbers of autism in the US. Now, 1 in 150 people has autism. Read More>>

Baby Blender Foods
By: Sue Dissinger
Sometimes people ask me for good books or other resources. I am hesitant to suggest them because I've found that what works often varies by the person. But one book that really helped me was Baby Blender Foods. Read More>>

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