Nutrition Month

Eat Well, Live Well,

... for a Lifetime !

Eating right and participating in physical activity can start ay any age.

You are never too young or old to make a change.

Good nutrition can help prevent disease in order to ensure a healthy life.

Add some spice into your life by enjoying a variety of foods.

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Visit the Dietitians of Canada Web Site and click on "Your Nutrition Profile" to check out how good your food choices of the day are.

Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating Web Site.

Visit the Dietitians of Canada Web Site and click on the "Healthy Body Quiz" icon for a BMI calculator and Physical Activity Quiz.

When you think of health aging, think of Life

L ifestyle Adopt a healthy lifestyle as you age to look and feel your best.

I ndependence Nutrition can help prevent disease and maintain your independence.

F ood Variety in your food choices adds fun, plus nutrients to your eating.

E nergy Healthy eating gives you energy so you can live your life to the fullest.

(Copied from Practical Ideas and Easy Recipes, Dietitians of Canada)

It is in everyones best interest whether young or old to promote health and prevent disease. One way to achieve this is to follow Canada's Guidelines for Healthy Eating. When planning a menu remember:

Enjoy a variety of food.
Cereals, breads, other grain products, vegetables and fruit should be emphasized in your daily meal plan.
Choose lower fat dairy products, leaner cuts of meat and foods prepared with no or a minimum amount of fat.
Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight through regular physical activity and healthy eating.
Limit you salt, caffeine and alcohol intake.

(adapted from Eat Well, Live Well ... for a Lifetime, Dietitians of Canada)

Eating well and living well means .....

Using Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating to choose a variety of foods
Limit salt, caffeine and alcohol intake. High salt intake may play a role in hypertension and to much caffeine and alcohol may take the place of other beverages that are more benefical.
Increase your intake of fibre and fluids to prevent dehydration and maintain healthy bowel function.
Rely on food to meet your daily vitamin and mineral requirements. Vitamins and minerals in food are absorbed more easily than supplemental products.
Achieve and maintain a healthy weight to promote a good mental and physical well-being.
Try new foods and enjoy them in the company of friends and family.
Keep foods safe to eat to prevent food borne illnesses.
Use herbal products and nutrient supplements safely. An overuse of some products can be harmful.
Stay active, physically, mentally and socially ......

for a Lifetime.

(Adapted from Eat Well, Live Well, ... for a lifetime, Dietitians of Canada)