About Healthy Eating
A nutritious diet is a key part to reaching a healthy weight. A healthy diet can add years to your life and can also help prevent or delay many diseases. There are many tools to help you develop a healthy eating plan. For example the new MyPyramid.gov can help you get on the right track to health. It can teach you what foods you and your family should eat to get the nutrients you need. The best way to get enough vitamins and minerals is by eating a variety of foods.
MyPyramid
Many people are concerned about the increase of obesity in America. There are many concerns about the health problems that are caused from being overweight. The USDA has a new food guide to help with this problem. The guide teaches people to eat right and exercise daily. The MyPyramid website gives you information about what foods to eat and how much. It also estimates of the number of calories you need to reach a healthy weight. You can create a personal profile that shows what you should eat for your age, gender, height, and activity level. Visit MyPyramid today!
Healthy Eating and Dieting
People eat for many reasons. Sometimes we eat because it is fun or food tastes good. Other times people eat to try and lose weight or to look better. Another very important reason to eat is to feel good. Feeling good means good health, which is something that many people are looking for. What they might not know is that their answer lies in their refrigerator. Eating the right foods can give energy, protect from sickness, improve mood and even help us live longer. If we eat for good health, all the other reasons why we eat will fall into place. When we eat better we will feel better, look better, enjoy life more, and even enjoy food more.
Buying Heathy Foods
What you shop for and how much you spend can have a big impact on your family. First, it can affect the quality of nutrition in the home. If you know how to select healthy foods and plan menus you are more likely to help children develop healthy eating habits. When you know how to stay within a budget and make healthy shopping lists you keep from overspending on the little things. There are many resources to help you know simple tips and in depth details to make shopping part of teaching health in your home.
FAQs About WIC Foods
Below you will find many Frequently Asked Questions about foods available from the WIC program. For additional questions contact your WIC Clinic or Ask a Dietitian.
- What foods does WIC provide?
- What is a WIC voucher?
- Which stores accept WIC vouchers?
- How do I use my WIC vouchers in the store?
- Which foods are WIC approved?
- Does WIC help with formula? (if are not able or choose not to breastfeed)
- Why does Utah County WIC provide mostly Similac formulas?
- When do I need a prescription?
- What needs to be included on a prescription for formula or other supplement?
The FAQs about WIC page answer these and many other commonly asked questions.
