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Photo: Sarah Becher
VHCC celebrates
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Versailles Health Care Center and the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics celebrated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on
Wednesday, March 11, 2015. As the nation's food and nutrition
experts, registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to improving
the health of their patients and community. Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day commemorates the dedication of RDNs as advocates for
advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the
world.
Sarah Becher, Registered Dietician, has been a member of Versailles
Health Care Center’s team since 2009. Becher provides nutritional
care for VHCC residents and patients resulting in their optimal health
and nutritional status.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urges people to dedicate
themselves to a healthy lifestyle in 2015 with these 15 food, nutrition
and exercise tips:
Eat Breakfast. Find more quick breakfast ideas at
www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets.
Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables. See “20 Ways to Enjoy More
Fruits and Vegetables” at www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets.
Watch Portion Sizes. Visit www.choosemyplate.gov.
Be Active. Regular physical activity lowers blood pressure and helps
your body control stress and weight. You don’t have to hit
the gym—take a walk after dinner or play a game of catch or basketball.
Fix Healthy Snacks. For snack ideas, see “25 Healthy Snacks for
Kids” and “Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens” at
www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets.
Get to Know Food Labels. To learn about food labels, see “Shop
Smart – Get the Facts on Food Labels” at
www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets.
Consult an RD. Learn about RDs at www.eatright.org/RD.
Follow Food Safety Guidelines. Learn about home food safety at
http://homefoodsafety.org.
Get Cooking. The collection of How do I… videos at
www.eatright.org/howdoi will get you started.
Dine Out without Ditching Your Goals. See “Healthy Eating on the
Run” at www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets.
Enact Family Meal Time. For more family mealtime tips, visit
www.kidseatright.org.
Banish Brown Bag Boredom. Keep lunches safe with tips from
http://homefoodsafety.org.
Drink More Water. Drink water instead of sugary drinks and let
thirst be your guide. A healthy body can balance water needs throughout
the day. Drink plenty of water if you are active, live or work in hot
conditions, or are an older adult.
Explore New Foods and Flavors. Add more nutrition and eating
pleasure by expanding your range of food choices. Try different
versions of familiar foods like blue potatoes, red leaf lettuce or
basmati rice.
Eat Seafood Twice a Week. Seafood—fish and shellfish—contains a
range of nutrients including healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout,
oysters and sardines are higher in omega-3s and lower in mercury.
Versailles Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center that offers short-term rehab services, outpatient therapy, and
long-term care. Versailles Health Care Center sent home 185
patients that utilized its short-term rehab services in 2014 and 166 in
2013! If you are interested in learning more about Versailles
Health Care Center, please call us at 937.526.5570, or visit on the web
at www.versailleshealthcare.com.
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