This month, all are encouraged to make informed food choices and develop sound eating habits they can follow all year.
Get the Facts.
Malnutrition occurs with too much or too little of certain nutrients. Undernutrition is a lack of vitamins, minerals, and other essential substances in their body.
Some signs and symptoms of malnutrition include:
- a lack of appetite or interest in food or drink
- tiredness and irritability, an inability to concentrate always feeling cold
- loss of fat, muscle mass, and body tissue
- a higher risk of getting sick
- longer healing time for wounds
Take Action.
- Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein foods, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products are healthy choices.
- Include a variety of protein foods such as seafood, lean meats, poultry, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and eggs.
- Choose fresh foods when possible or low-sodium packaged foods.
- Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
- As you age, manage your calories to stay healthy.
What Does Healthy Eating Prevent?
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Some types of cancer
- It can also help you feel your best and have plenty of energy.
- It can help you handle stress better.
Call Community Health Net to schedule an appointment with a provider today: (814) 455-7222. Or visit www.communityhealthnet.org for more information.
Our health information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist the public to learn more about their health. Community Health Net providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.
Health Facts is a public service partnership of Community Health Net and CF Cares of Country Fair Stores, Inc.