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Belleville, NJ -- March marks National Nutrition Month,
a nutrition education and information campaign created annually
by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The campaign focuses
attention on the importance of making informed food choices and
developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Good nutrition involves making healthy food decisions and getting
the right amount of nutrients each day. A healthy diet enables
people of all ages to work productively and feel their best. It
can also help reduce the risk for chronic diseases, such as heart
disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis, which
are leading causes of death and disability among Americans. Finally,
eating right can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure,
and high blood cholesterol.
“Good nutrition is something people can take advantage of
to increase their energy levels and overall health.” said
Katie Szymona, RD, Clinical Nutrition Manager at CMMC. “No
one can expect to change overnight, but taking small steps over
time and gradually introducing more nutritious foods into your
diet can lead to a much healthier lifestyle.”
CMMC is challenging its own employees to live healthier lifestyles
through a program called The Clara Challenge, which began on February
27 and lasts until May 22. Teams of three CMMC employees will weigh
in every week to see monitor their progress and adherence to a
lifestyle of more exercise and healthier eating. Each week, they
will also contribute a small amount of money; and at the end, the
team with the highest percentage of weight loss will win that pot
of money.
“We make sure that we provide our customers with a wide
variety of food selections,” said Joseph Wojtecki, Director
of Food and Nutrition Services at CMMC. “The Clara Challenge
helped spur the need for healthy choice meals in the café and
we are happy to see that many employees are taking advantage of
these alternatives.”
For more information about Clara Maass Medical Center services,
please call 1.888.SBHS.123 or visit www.saintbarnabas.com.
Date: March 9, 2009
Contact: Cathy Toscano
Director,
Public Relations
973.450.2996
ctoscano@sbhcs.com
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