March is National Nutrition Month! #NationalNutritionMonth National Nutrition Month began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week. With the increased interest in nutrition it became a month long celebration in 1980 and is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The Academy’s mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its … Read more
#NEDAwareness February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month with a special week Feb. 26th through March 4th. It is estimated that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Statistics show that: 0.9% of women and 0.3% of men had anorexia during their life 1.5% … Read more
February is Heart Health Month! This month is the perfect time to start thinking about ways to reduce your blood pressure and other risks for cardiovascular disease. Watch this video from the American Heart Association to learn about blood pressure: Know your numbers! Here are the guidelines for blood pressure from the American Heart Association: … Read more