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EXTENSION MATTERS
By Saralee Jamieson
IT’S NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® 2006: STEP UP TO GOOD NUTRITION AND
HEALTH
It’s National Nutrition Month® - the perfect time to Step Up to Good
Nutrition and Health. This year’s National Nutrition Month® theme
incorporates key messages from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans
that emphasize healthy choices and physical activity.
Remember these National Nutrition Month® key messages from the American
Dietetic Association 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 health and how you feel now 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 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.
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.
Taken from the American Dietetic Association website.
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University of Missouri Extension St. Clair County (417) 646-2419 stclairco@missouri.edu Updated 12/15/04 |
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