Full-fat cottage cheese provides more vitamin A per serving, at 315 international units -- 11 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 14 percent for women. Low-fat cottage cheese contains 167 international units per cup.
Lymph nodes are very small clusters of immune cells that function as part of the bodyâs immune system. There are more than 600 lymph nodes throughout the body, but the ones most frequently enlarged or swollen are the lymph nodes in the neck, under the chin, in the armpits, and in the groin.
Lymph nodes from your neck down to your groin are key to helping your body fight off illnesses. Swollen lymph nodes tell you something is wrong. So what could be the cause of swollen lymph nodes in the neck? The most common cause is an infection, especially a viral infection, such as a cold, says the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. The clinic also provides the following causes. Medical conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer can cause swollen lymph nodes as well.