National Nutrition Month, founded by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, actually started in 1973 as just a week-long event but because of the public\u2019s growing interest in the topic, it was expanded in 1980 to a month long event. The objective of this observance is to promote healthy eating habits,\u00a0 and encourage physical activity. The theme for 2018 is \u201cGo Further With Food\u201d. It\u2019s message includes:
\n\u2022\u00a0Encouraging a healthy eating style with a variety of foods
\n\u2022\u00a0Home cooking with healthy ingredients
\n\u2022\u00a0Eating meals in healthy amounts
\n\u2022\u00a0Including physical activity into a daily routine
\n\u2022\u00a0Maintaining a health weight
\nIf you feel that you need to acquire better eating habits and would like some professional assistance, please speak to your physician who will be able to refer you to a nutritionist. To schedule an appointment\u00a0 with a physician at Jamaica Hospital please call 718-206-7001.<\/p>\n
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