Dietitians Top 10 List For A Healthier You… What You Need To Know…

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet
Article Date: 29 Feb 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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March is National Nutrition Month(R). As the organization bringing you National Nutrition Month(R), this year, Dietitians of Canada shines the spotlight on food and nutrition and offers their Top 10 List for a Healthier You. It's what Canadians need to know to take action to eating healthier, being more active and feeling great.

Confused about… what is a healthy weight for you? what is a portion size? how to read the Nutrition Facts panel on packaged food to make the best choice? or, which vegetables and fruits have the most antioxidants? The Dietitians Top 10 List can guide you down the road to good health.

"There's lots of advice in the market place and in the media about nutrition and health," says Mary Sue Waisman, registered dietitian and official spokesperson for DC's National Nutrition Month®. "When it comes to making wise food choices, get your advice from the most trusted source - a registered dietitian," adds Waisman. "Dietitians across Canada have weighed the evidence and identified 10 key steps to tune up Canadians' eating habits and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases, added Ms. Waisman. "Take the Dietitians of Canada challenge for making 10 positive changes to eating and activity habits - at home, at school, at work and at play."

The goal this year is to help Canadians discover practical solutions to eat well and live well. Throughout March, dietitians in your community will be engaging people in healthy eating activities. Watch for grocery store tours to help consumers decipher nutrition labels and dietitians hosting discussions and providing presentations on how to help family members eat healthier.

Make National Nutrition Month® the time to get on the right track with healthy eating and active living. Start by making the Dietitians of Canada website http://www.dietitians.ca/eatwell your 'go to' place for trusted nutrition information and for fun and healthy eating ideas. Talk to a registered dietitian and together develop a personal plan that meets your needs, preferences and lifestyle. To find a registered dietitian in your area, visit http://www.dietitians.ca/find.

Dietitians of Canada's website offers a number of resources with practical food solutions to help consumers make healthier food choices. At http://www.dietitians.ca/eatwell, consumers can assess their food choices, based on Canada's Food Guide, through the interactive tool EATracker. It provides personalized feedback on the total intake of energy and essential nutrients and compares this to what is recommended for age, gender and activity level. Consumers can create a one-day menu with Let's Make a Meal! and analyze their favourite recipes with the Recipe Analyzer.

Dietitians of Canada represents and supports almost 6000 dietitians across Canada and has led the National Nutrition Month® Campaign for over 27 years.

Dietitians of Canada acknowledges its food industry partners who help to bring National Nutrition Month® messages to Canadians. This year's sponsors are: Eurest - Chartwells -Morrison members of Compass Group Canada, Dairy Farmers of Canada and General Mills Canada Corporation.

http://www.dietitians.ca