National Nutrition
Month
The National Nutrition Month® (NNM) is a nutrition education
campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association
(ADA) and its Foundation.
It is appropriate and fitting that March is National Nutrition
Month, since it is in between winter and spring.
Winter holiday gatherings have past and have left many of us with
cherished memories and frequently unwanted weight gain!
Healthy
eating and routine exercise are needed all year round; but many of us
need a friendly reminder to get ourselves back on track. Be kind to
your body and reacquaint yourself with healthy eating habits and
fitness. Replace your unhealthy habits with smart health choices for
a healthier body.
Healthful eating fuels physical activities at every
stage of life.
Well-nourished and active children and teens grow,
develop, and learn better. Good nutrition also helps ensure a
healthy pregnancy and successful breast-feeding. And,
healthful eating and active living help adults and seniors
feel their best, work productively, and lower their risk
for a variety of conditions.
Fitness at every age comes from a
lifestyle that includes good nutrition and regular physical
activity. The sooner you start the better your health.
Food and physical activity choices are personal.
Foods nourish your body. Being well-nourished means you
get enough of the nutrients your body needs. Part of being
well nourished also means eating portions of foods just
right for you. The true definition of fitness refers to
your own optimal health and overall well being. Fitness is
your good health - at its very best.
Food is a source of pleasure and good taste.
The taste of foods adds pleasure to eating - especially
if you eat a greater variety of foods and learn how to
include your favorites in an overall healthful eating style.
Staying fit means you have a better chance for a
higher quality of life, and perhaps a longer one, too.
When you are fit, you:
- improve your mood, reduce your stress, and increase
your energy.
- reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, and
diabetes.
- can look and feel your best.
- have the physical strength and endurance to do the
things you want to do.
For additional and informative information, please see the
following MedicineNet.com articles:
Information contained in this article was provided, in part, with
the
kind permission of the American Dietetic Association.
Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2001
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