March is Nutrition Month – Make Healthy and Informed Food Choices

March is National Nutrition Month and is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Each year in the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses nationwide attention on healthful eating, i.e. making informed food choices and developing good eating and physical activity habits. …

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – Feb 24 to March 4, 2018

Eating disorders, such as bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia, are serious illnesses that affect millions of Americans and people worldwide. Eating disorders are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body image, weight and shape. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2018 runs from 24th February to 4th March aims to …

Proper Nutrition – A Key Element of a Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle means good nutrition, regular exercise, weight and stress management, and adequate sleep. Proper nutrition is a key element in staying mentally and physically healthy. Eating the right food in the right proportion will provide the fuel needed to perform daily activities. Experts say that a healthy body system depends 80% on a …