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COPD and Nutrition

When you have COPD, nutrition is very important. Learn about COPD and nutrition. Find out which types of food you should eat or avoid when you have COPD. Discover why nutrition is so important if you have COPD and how to eat properly for maximum health.

Guidelines for a COPD Diet

People who have COPD are often malnourished, so following a COPD diet can help provide the energy they need to breathe better and to perform regular activities of daily living. Learn more about the nutritional guidelines for people who have COPD.

Healthy Eating Tips for Patients with COPD

COPD nutrition is an important aspect of staying healthy if you have COPD. These healthy eating tips will help you maintain your weight and energy.

How to Reduce Salt Intake

Following a low sodium diet has many health benefits, including reducing the risk of high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. Learn tips on how to follow a low sodium diet and reduce your salt intake.

Getting the Extra Calories Your Need for a COPD Diet

A good COPD diet includes enough extra calories to meet the increased caloric requirement that people with COPD need for breathing. Learn what foods choices you should be making to get the extra calories you need.

7 Tips to Help Avoid Shortness of Breath When Eating

Shortness of breath can be really frustrating if you have COPD, but it can be even more frustrating when it occurs while you are trying to eat. Learn 7 tips to help you avoid shortness of breath when you eat.

Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays

Avoid weight gain during the holiday by following a few simple steps. You too can look your best at holiday parties by learning how to avoid weight gain during the holidays.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and COPD

The anti-inflammation diet is an eating plan for life that may help people with COPD feel better. Learn more about the anti-inflammation diet and COPD.

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