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March is National Nutrition Month®
Take Time To Reassess You and Your Family's Nutritional
Needs
Sacramento, CA March 1, 2005
- National Nutrition Month® is the perfect time for families
to reevaluate their eating patterns and physical activity.
It is also a great time for people to review the recently
revised 2005 Dietary Guidelines and look for simple steps
they can take to improve their overall health and make sure
they eat more nutrient-packed foods such as low-fat and nonfat
dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
While
providing a range of nutrients needed for good health, low-fat
and nonfat dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are
often under represented in individuals' typical diets. There
is a tendency by many people to eat out more or rely on processed
convenience foods such as prepacked snacks which may result
in slighting these nutritious foods. These foods are naturally
good tasting, readily available, and can easily be worked
into family mealtimes with just a little planning and foresight.
Sponsored
by the American Dietetic Association, the National Nutrition
Month® Campaign - Get a taste for nutrition! encourages
Americans to1 :
- Be
adventurous and expand your horizons. Variety is the "spice
of life" in your food choices and is key to good nutrition
and health. Choose foods based on flavor, texture and colors
that are tasty and healthy. Explore the wide world of nutrition
by trying a variety of foods - try Thai, Japanese and Moroccan
recipes - these flavorful foods provide a balance of nutrients
and put a new spin on the traditional dinner.
- Treat your taste buds. You decide how much how often. Choose
foods sensibly by looking at the big picture; it's what you
eat over several days, not just one meal or day that counts.
So enjoy all your favorite foods, just try eating them in
moderate amounts.
- Balance food choices with your lifestyle.
Choosing the right balance of foods helps you get the right
combination of nutrients. So balance your food choices with
your physical activities to achieve and maintain a healthy
weight and lifestyle.
No matter
what your age, physical activity is also a vital part of living
a healthy lifestyle. Be active. Be creative and enjoy the
variety of ways to stay active and feel your best. There's
no need for expensive equipment or complicated fitness programs.
Start by making a list of physical activities that fit into
your lifestyle and schedule one every day1. It can be as easy
as taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
To make the
2005 Dietary Guidelines actionable in your kitchen, and learn more
about simple steps you and your family can take to achieve better
nutrition and physical activity, logon to www.mealsmatter.org for
quick and easy meal and snack ideas.
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Dairy Council of California develops nutrition education programs
that are easy to use and meet the unique needs of students
at different grade levels. Making healthy food choices from
all food groups and including physical activity are the foundation
for life long health and wellness. Our programs are scientifically
sound and tested to ensure behavior change. Healthy Eating
Made Easier.
Meals
Matter - www.mealsmatter.org - is a non-commercial website
supported by the Dairy Council of California staffed by registered
dietitians and dedicated to promoting healthy food choices
for families.
1American Dietetic Association, National Nutrition Month® Campaign, March 2005
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