Your Diet: Healthy Eating & You
A balanced and nutritious diet is essential for your overall health and well-being. Approximately half of American adults have a chronic ailment which could be prevented or reversed through lifestyle changes. These diseases include (but are not limited to): diabetes, heart disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, etc. Additionally, nearly 70% of adults and 30% of children are overweight or obese. Implementing a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight will reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. Consistently choosing healthy options for meals and snacks is the foundation for developing a healthy eating pattern. Each and every day you are faced with dozens of opportunities to make a nutritious choice, but of course, there are outside factors which may influence your decision. These factors include money, time, personal...
