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Eating Well


“Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body.”

– Unknown





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Introduction

You eat not only to live, but to participate in your community, to celebrate, to enjoy the tastes, and to feel good.

  • Many things affect why, when, and what you eat
  • Why, when, and what you eat can have a big impact on your health and quality of life
  • Even small changes in your diet can improve your health and quality of life
  • When you focus on the ‘why, when, and what’ you eat it can help you decide what changes you want to make and begin to think about how you might start to make those changes
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What is a Healthy Diet?

Good nutrition means eating:

  • Foods that are full of nutrients
  • Correct amounts of the nutrients your body needs
  • Foods that help make you feel energetic and well
  • Food that is good for your personal health needs
Bowl of healthy pasta salad

Making Changes

  • You can follow the basic recommended guidelines in the previous section to be on your way to healthier eating
  • You can also use the guidelines to check how close your current diet is to the recommendations
  • To do this, write down everything you eat for one week and then compare it to guidelines
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Planning Ahead

  • Planning ahead can help you set and maintain your nutrition goals
  • Sometimes it helps to tell others about your dietary preferences and goals
  • Then they can support your efforts
  • Communicating your needs and preferences helps you stay on track
  • There are a few strategies you can use to help plan ahead


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