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This list, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American College of O...
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April 2013
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SP001
Antes de quedar embarazada
El mejor momento para comenzar a consumir una
dieta saludable es antes de quedar embarazada.
Alimentarse bien antes del embarazo le ayudará a
usted y a su bebé...
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November 2012
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SP122
El corazón
El corazón es un músculo que bombea sangre por
todo el cuerpo. El corazón y los vasos sanguíneos (el
sistema cardiovascular) llevan sangre oxigenada a las
células del cuerpo. ...
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August 2012
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SP101
Cómo actúa el colesterol en el cuerpo
De dónde proviene
La mayoría del colesterol del cuerpo se elabora en el
hígado. Una pequeña cantidad también proviene de
ciertos alimentos, como la ...
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August 2012
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SP130
Alimentarse bien es una de las mejores medidas que puede tomar para mantenerse sana. Las dietas saludables dan energia, mejoran su bienestar fisico y mental y reducen el riesgo de padecer de enfermed...
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April 2012
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FAQ056
What is a preconception care checkup?
The goal of this checkup is to find things that could affect your pregnancy. Identifying these factors before pregnancy allows you to take steps that can increa...
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March 2012
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SP056
El examen médico antes de la concepción
Si está planeando quedar embarazada, es buena
idea hacerse un examen médico antes de concebir.
Durante esta visita, su proveedor de atención médica...
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March 2012
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SP064
Mantener un buen peso es beneficioso para su bienestar fisico y mental. Tener buenos habitos de alimentacion y hacer ejercicio moderado son vitales para mantener un peso saludable y mantenerse en for...
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February 2012
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SP177
La diabetes gestacional causa un cambio en la manera como el organismo de la mujer responde a la insulina. La insulina es una hormona. Extrae la glucosa de la sangre y la deposita en las células del ...
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February 2012
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FAQ176
What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus (also called "diabetes") is caused by a problem with insulin. Insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into the body's cells where it can be turned int...
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December 2011
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FAQ177
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is diabetes mellitus that develops in women for the first time during pregnancy. Some women found to have gestational diabetes may actually have ha...
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December 2011
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SP176
Si padece de diabetes mellitus de tipo 1 o de tipo 2, necesita planear su embarazo. Las mujeres cuya diabetes no esta bien controlada corren el riesgo de presentar varios problemas en el embarazo. Es...
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December 2011
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SP142
Mas de 20 millones de estadounidenses padecen de diabetes (o diabetes mellitus). En esta enfermedad, la sangre contiene niveles elevados de glucosa. Pueden surgir problemas medicos si no se controlan...
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October 2011
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FAQ123
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels. A blood pressure reading has two numbers separated by a slash—the systolic pressure and diastolic ...
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August 2011
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FAQ064
What causes weight gain?
An average woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. Women who eat more than this amount and who do not burn the extra calories in exercise are likely to gain weight. In additi...
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August 2011
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FAQ122
What is heart disease?
The vessels that supply blood to the heart are called the coronary arteries. The most common cause of heart disease is coronary artery disease. This disease is a narrowing of b...
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August 2011
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FAQ142
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or does not use it as it should. Insulin is a hormone that helps balance the amount of glucose in your blood.
N...
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August 2011
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FAQ101
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a natural substance that serves as a building block for cells and hormones. Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by the liver. A small amount also comes fr...
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August 2011
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FAQ130
How can my diet affect my health?
Many health problems in the United States are linked to poor diet and lack of exercise. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteopor...
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August 2011
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FAQ001
What basic nutrients should every diet include?
Every diet should include proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fat. Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) are recommended amounts an individual...
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August 2011
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FAQ115
What causes back pain during pregnancy?
Back pain in pregnancy has many possible causes. It usually is caused by strain on the back muscles. In mid-pregnancy, when your uterus becomes heavier, your c...
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August 2011
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FAQ119
What are some of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy?
Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the fo...
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August 2011
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FAQ120
What is the digestive system?
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long-looping tube. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines (bowels), rectum, and anus. It als...
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May 2011
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FAQ045
What are the benefits of exercise?
Regular exercise can provide the following health benefits: Reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening your heart, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing bloo...
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May 2011
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FAQ029
Why is breastfeeding good for my baby?
There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: The colostrum—a yellow, watery pre-milk—that your breasts make for the first few days after birt...
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May 2011
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