National Nutrition Month® 2010

Nutrition From the Ground Up

 

·         Start with the basics. Eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free dairy and includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts. A healthy eating plan is also low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.

 

·         Make calories count by thinking nutrient-rich rather than “good” or “bad” foods. Most food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients – and lower in calories. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calorie foods can add up when portions are larger than you need.

 

·         Focus on variety by eating a variety of foods from all the food groups. Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, canned or frozen. Look for locally grown produce that’s in season. Vary protein choices with more fish, beans and peas. Include at least three servings of whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta every day.

 

·         Make the most of family mealtime. Eating meals together provides the opportunity to help children develop a healthy attitude toward food. It also enables parents to serve as role models, introduce new foods and establish a regular meal schedule.

 

·         Balancing physical activity and a healthful diet is your best recipe for managing weight and promoting overall health and fitness. Set a goal to be physically active at least 30 minutes every day.

 

Check Out the New EatRight Video Series!
In celebration of National Nutrition Month®, ADA has posted six new consumer videos here.  The first installation of the EatRight Video Series (in both English and Spanish) are 1 ½ to 3 minutes long and feature the episodes "Cutting Back on Salt in Your Diet," "Tips on Canned and Frozen Produce" and "Home Food Safety 101."
You are welcome to use the middle icon at the bottom right of the media player to share the videos:
   Click "Embed" to post episodes on a Web site, Facebook page or blog.
   Select "Feeds" to add a video to your Web browser and subscribe to the channel in RSS or iTunes.
   Click "E-mail" to send an episode privately clients, colleagues, friends or anyone interested in easy steps for incorporating nutrition health into an everyday lifestyle.
   Select "Link" for a direct URL to the videos.

EatRight Video Series Episodes: (available in English & Spanish!)
"Cutting Back on Salt in Your Diet"
"Tips on Canned and Frozen Produce"
"Home Food Safety 101"

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