National Nutrition Month - March, 2014

 

City Center Milwaukee |  Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC joins TEXT-4-BABY  Tuesday's report, March 4, 2014, in support of "National Nutrition Month"

Nutrition

Nutrition is defined as:

•  the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
• food; nourishment.
• the branch of science that deals with nutrients and nutrition, particularly in humans.

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My Plate - National Nutrition Month - 

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MyPyramid, released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 19, 2005, was an update on the earlier American food guide pyramid. It was used until June 2, 2011, when the USDA's MyPlate replaced it.  The icon stresses activity and moderation along with a proper mix of food groups in one's diet. As part of the MyPyramidfood guidance system, consumers were asked to visit the MyPyramid website for personalized nutrition information. Significant changes from the previous food pyramid include:

• Inclusion of a new symbol—a person on the stairs—representing physical activity.
• Measuring quantities in cups and ounces instead of servings.

MyPyramid was designed to educate consumers about a lifestyle consistent with the January 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, an 80-page document. The guidelines, produced jointly by the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), represented the official position of the U.S. government and served as the foundation of Federal nutrition policy.   Wikipedia

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March 4, 2014 

Dear Mary,

Did you know that you only need to eat 300 additional calories a day while pregnant? And that you should avoid soft cheeses, but hard cheeses are safe to eat? These and other useful nutrition tips are available to Text4baby participants. During National Nutrition Month, please continue to support Text4baby and help pregnant women and new moms get critical health information in your community through these valuable messages.

Thanks for all you do to support Text4baby!

Sincerely,

Kathleen Murphy, Partner Outreach Director, Text4baby
National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition

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In today's message from Text4Baby Director Murphy, a cheese alert is present for pregnant women.

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National Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

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