21 Mar LET US CELEBRATE A WORLD OF FLAVORS!
The National Nutrition Month was created as a way to deliver nutrition education to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics.
Since 1973, the celebration has been embraced through conveying to ensure people make informed food choices while developing strong eating and exercising habits.
This year, In March, with the theme: Celebrate a World Of Flavors, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month while it honors the food and nutrition experts; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day.
According to the press release by the Eatrightpro, Sandra Arevalo, a national spokesperson for the Academy based in Nyack, N.Y., explains that registered dietitian nutritionists can help develop individualized eating and physical activity plans for people to meet their health goals.
Nutrition brings out the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
Diet plays a very big role in an individual’s life. There is a need in having a balanced diet as it supplies nutrients for the body to work effectively. Without balanced nutrition, your body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, and low performance. This applies to children, youth, and adults generally.
Children who don’t get enough healthy foods may face growth and developmental problems, poor academic performance, and frequent infections while adults who do not exercise are prone to obesity and poor body functionality. Unhealthy eating habits that may persist in the long term.
Here are five simple changes you can put into action today for high-impact results. ( diet change tips )
1. Load Up on Fruits and Veggies. You know fruits and vegetables are good for you, but did you know they should fill half your plate at every meal?…
2. Choose Better Fats.
3. Drink Water.
4. Eat More Fiber.
5. Keep Portions in Check.
Time seems like the biggest problem for many people, but a nutritious diet should not be another stressor in your very busy life; it should help you relieve stress.
Nutrition also includes supplements. Supplements ensure the body is healthy enough to fight diseases. Although individuals use supplements, there is a need to know that they should not replace complete meals which are necessary for a healthful diet.
According to Penn medicine, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider before taking any supplements. “The most important thing to remember is to be smart when choosing a supplement,” says Dr. Millstein.
It is explained that one should be discussing their options with a healthcare provider, since a supplement’s effectiveness and safety may depend on one’s individual situation and health.
Penn medicine also adds the below tips that should be considered in mind while choosing a supplement:
• Take supplements as directed according to the label and your healthcare provider’s instructions.
• Read the label, including ingredients, drug interactions, and percent daily value (% DV).
• Be wary of extreme claims, such as “completely safe” or “works better than (insert prescription drug).”
• Remember that the term “natural” doesn’t necessarily equal “safe.”
• Keep supplements stored properly and away from children.
With this little more about National Nutrition Month, how do you plan on celebrating? Tell us in the comments below!
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