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National Nutrition Month Observed in March

National Nutrition Month Observed in March

Holzer is observing National Nutrition Month which is the month of March. Throughout this month Holzer is working to educate communities they serve about eating habits and nutritional needs during all stages of life. 

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has named this year’s theme, Celebrate a World of Flavors. Through this initiative, individuals are encouraged to create nutritious meals to meet their cultural and personal food preferences. Nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all, and everyone is different with different needs.

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is available to provide advice to individuals of all ages so that they can meet their dietary needs while limiting added sugars, fat, and sodium intake. These federal guidelines are issued and updated every five years. 

Finding a registered dietitian nutritionist or a food or nutrition expert may be the most beneficial to understanding the recommendations put forth by the guidelines. These experts can also show you how to use MyPlate, which is a tool that simplifies the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and encourages people to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Colleen Tewksbury, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Philadelphia, Pa. recommends the following tips for the following age categories:

Holzer Nutrition Services offers Register Dietitians at their locations in Athens, Gallipolis, and Jackson Counties. Dietitians are able schedule appointments upon physician referral to discuss weight management, diabetes, identify and develop plans for correcting malnutrition, as well as providing dietary education for the Medical Nutrition Therapy of certain diagnoses. For more information, visit www.holzer.org or call 1-855-4-HOLZER. 

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