MyPlate Worksheet: 1,400 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 1,400 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

MyPlate Worksheet: 1,200 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 1,200 calories a day. These are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

MyPlate Worksheet: 1,000 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 1,000 calories a day. These are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Lifestyle Management of Ulcerative Colitis

You can lead a full life even if you have ulcerative colitis. Focus on keeping your symptoms under control with diet, exercise, and stress relief. And don't let this disease isolate you. Read on to learn more.

Ileostomy: Selecting Your Pouch

After an ileostomy, stool is collected in a pouch. This pouch attaches to your body around the hole (stoma). Read on to learn about the different kinds of pouches.

Ileostomy: Nutritional Management

You don't have to eat a special diet just because you've had an ileostomy. Most foods, chewed well and eaten slowly, won't give you problems, unless they did before. But you may need to be more aware of foods that make your stool more watery than normal and foods that cause gas or odor. You also need plenty of fluids and vitamins.

Diagnosing COPD

Your healthcare provider will use your past health history, a physical exam, and certain tests to diagnose COPD.

Controlling Your Asthma

You can do a lot to manage your asthma and improve your quality of life. You will need to work with your healthcare provider to make a plan. But it's up to you to put this plan into action.

My Asthma Symptom Diary

Keep track of symptoms with this chart. Show your records to your healthcare provider at your visits. As your asthma control gets better, you should have fewer episodes of symptoms to record.