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Definition of Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Varicella, otherwise known as chicken pox, is a generalized infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. It is an extremely contagious disease that is characterized by a blistery rash. It occurs most frequently in children, between the ages of five and eight. Less than 20 percent of all cases in the […]

Food Guide Pyramid

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The green and the orange The food guide has always emphasized vegetables and fruit, but now it encourages us to eat at least one
dark green vegetable (such as broccoli, asparagus and romaine lettuce) and orange vegetable (such as carrots and sweet potato)
because these coloured vegetables and fruit have the highest nutrient values. Choose vegetables and […]