We all know we have to eat better and exercise more, but sometimes we need vivid reminders, especially after a series of holidays that encourage eating the wrong foods, along with calorie-rich desserts. To underscore how to "get your plate in shape," the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has proclaimed March National Nutrition Month with a public information and education campaign that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing good physical activity habits. The theme of this year's campaign encourages consumers to eat the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy each day.
"The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to improving the nutritional health of consumers by translating sound, science- and evidence-based research into messages they can understand and apply to their everyday lives," said registered dietitian and Academy President Sylvia Escott-Stump. She said the campaign aims to help people make the simple changes to their daily eating plans that will benefit them
throughout their lives.
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched the program MyPlate, which replaced MyPyramid as the government's primary food group symbol. It is a visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. It divides the plate into four sections: fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, as well as a glass representing dairy products.
To further educate the public, the Academy's National Nutrition Month website includes helpful tips, promotional tools, games and nutrition education resources designed to foster good nutrition around the "Get Your Plate in Shape" theme.
What You Can Do: Get your own plates in shape by visiting the National Nutrition Month web site and by making a conscious effort to eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts and low-fat dairy products while adding moderate exercise to your daily routines.
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