Good nutrition is important for everyone. Healthful diets enable people of all ages to work productively and feel their best. What people eat can also help reduce the risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis, which are leading causes of death and disability among Americans. Finally, eating right can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol, which increase the risk of disease.
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CIGNA: Nutritional Information
Your insurance provider CIGNA offers information on nutrition and diets. This web site answers many questions on eating healthy and what that entails.