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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

May 29, National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Celebrate the 20th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. The goal is to help keep older Americans healthy and fit. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation's largest annual health promotion event for older adults.

The 2013 Theme, "Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, Act Healthy...Be Healthy!"

Benefits of Getting Older

Global Aging

The Mature Fitness Awards are designed to encourage and recognize regular physical activity among adults age 50, 60, 70, and over. The program offers 25 activities with something for everyone, from beginning exercisers to long-time fitness enthusiasts. Many activities are appropriate (or can be adapted) for disabled participants. When selecting an activity, find one that you enjoy and that fits into your daily or weekly routine so you will be likely to stick with it.

Shopping and nutrition tips
for senior citizens
from Elisa Zeid, MS, RD

Resources and References

to Help Eating Well as We Age

Eating Well as We Age (pdf)

Resources for Seniors from Nutrition.gov

Older Americans Need To Make Every Calorie Count (pdf)

Friday, March 1, 2013

March Wellness News
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Topics for Journalists, Writers,
Educators and Bloggers

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals. Wellness News is up-dated daily. To view the entire Newsletter online click here or subscribe to Wellness News by adding your email address to the link on the left.

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March Highlights

National Nutrition Month®
American Red Cross Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month

Deaf History Month (3/13 to 4/15)
International Ideas Month
International Listening Awareness Month
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
National Eye Donor Month
National Hemophilia Month
National Kidney Month
National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness
National Social Work Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Save Your Vision Month
National Ethics Awareness Month

Food Events

National Celery Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Noodle Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month
National Craft Month
National March Into Literacy Month
National Women's History Month
Optimism Month
3/13 Registered Dietitian Day

3/23 Earth Hour

3/26 American Diabetes Association Alert Day

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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March is National Nutrition Month
“Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”

March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM), a nutrition education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy). The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The March 2013 theme for National Nutrition Month® is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.”

The theme recognizes food preferences, lifestyle, cultural, ethnic, traditions, and health concerns all impact individual food choices. Registered dietitians play a critical role in helping people eat right, your way, every day.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month®.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

August 21, National Senior Citizen Day

National Senior Citizens Day

On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5847 creating National Senior Citizens Day to be August 21.

On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of older people to home, family and society. It is an opportunity for us to show our gratitude for what seniors have achieved in their lives and their contributions to our communities.

Things to do with Older Adults
- Spend time together.
- Show our appreciation.
- Volunteer to help.
- Enjoy a walk together.
- Go out for dinner.

If you are a senior citizen, enjoy your day. Make sure to take advantage of senior citizen discounts and specials.

The goal is to help keep older Americans healthy and fit.

Benefits of Getting Older

Global Aging

Shopping and nutrition tips
for senior citizens
from Elisa Zeid, MS, RD

Resources and References

to Help Eating Well as We Age

Eating Well as We Age (pdf)

Resources for Seniors from Nutrition.gov

Friday, February 24, 2012

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March is National Nutrition Month
Get Your Plate in Shape

March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM), a nutrition education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy). The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The March 2012 theme for National Nutrition Month® is "Get Your Plate in Shape."

The theme explores the health benefits associated with eating foods from all the food groups and staying active. During the month of March, we will explore the food groups and their benefits.

Our Host this year is Mary MyPlate.
She puts it all together.

Her support cast includes .....

and Some Surprise Friends

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