Celebrate National Nutrition Month ®
Kalamazoo, Mich.- American Dietetic Association Urges Everyone to
Celebrate National Nutrition Month® and Step Up to Nutrition and Health.
Through National Nutrition Month®, created in 1973, the American Dietetic Association promotes
healthful eating by providing practical nutrition guidance and focusing attention on the
importance of making informed food choices and developing sound physical activity habits.
Step up today by making healthier lifestyle choices to improve your health and the health of
your family and you'll reap the benefits for years to come. Small steps equal big rewards.
Remember these National Nutrition Month® key messages to eat smart and stay physically active
this month and all year long:
- The food and physical activity choices you make today - and every day - affect your health and how you feel today and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle.
- Make smart choices from every food group. Give your body the balanced nutrition it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. Just be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs.
- Get the most nutrition out of your calories. Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group - those packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but lower in calories.
- Find your balance between food and physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness plus it helps control body weight, promotes a feeling of well-being and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
- Play it safe with foods. Prepare, handle and store food properly to keep you and your family safe.
For more information about National Nutrition Month® visit the American Dietetic Association at
www.eatright.org or contact Leatta Byrd, at Kalamazoo
County MSU Extension (269) 384-8063.
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