Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. This means making sure you
regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, as
well as foods that are not high in fat.
regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, as
well as foods that are not high in fat.
Do I need to change what I eat?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need to talk
about nutrition with your family doctor:
* Has your family doctor talked with you about a medical problem or a risk
factor, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
* Did your family doctor tell you that this condition could be improved by
better nutrition?
* Do diabetes, cancer, heart disease or osteoporosis run in your family?
* Are you overweight, or have you gained weight over the years?
* Do you have questions about what kinds of foods you should eat or whether
you should take vitamins?
* Do you think that you would benefit from seeing a nutritionist? (A
nutritionist is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition
counseling.)
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need to talk
about nutrition with your family doctor:
* Has your family doctor talked with you about a medical problem or a risk
factor, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
* Did your family doctor tell you that this condition could be improved by
better nutrition?
* Do diabetes, cancer, heart disease or osteoporosis run in your family?
* Are you overweight, or have you gained weight over the years?
* Do you have questions about what kinds of foods you should eat or whether
you should take vitamins?
* Do you think that you would benefit from seeing a nutritionist? (A
nutritionist is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition
counseling.)
Won't it be hard to change my eating habits?
Probably, but even very small changes can improve your health considerably.
The key is to keep trying to eat the right foods and stay in touch with your
family doctor, to let them know how you're doing. Here are a few suggestions
to help you improve your eating habits:
* Find the strong points and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 5
to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium?
Do you eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods regularly? If so, good! You're on
the right track. Keep it up. If not, you can learn the changes you need to
make.
* Make small, slow changes, instead of trying to make large, fast changes.
Small changes will be easier to make and stick with.
* Keep track of your food intake by writing down what you eat and drink
every day. Use this record to help you see if you need to eat more from any
food groups, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy products.
* Think about asking for help from a family doctor or nutritionist if you
haven't already done so -- especially if you have a medical problem that
requires you to follow a special diet.
Probably, but even very small changes can improve your health considerably.
The key is to keep trying to eat the right foods and stay in touch with your
family doctor, to let them know how you're doing. Here are a few suggestions
to help you improve your eating habits:
* Find the strong points and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 5
to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium?
Do you eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods regularly? If so, good! You're on
the right track. Keep it up. If not, you can learn the changes you need to
make.
* Make small, slow changes, instead of trying to make large, fast changes.
Small changes will be easier to make and stick with.
* Keep track of your food intake by writing down what you eat and drink
every day. Use this record to help you see if you need to eat more from any
food groups, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy products.
* Think about asking for help from a family doctor or nutritionist if you
haven't already done so -- especially if you have a medical problem that
requires you to follow a special diet.
Can I trust nutrition information I get from newspapers and magazines?
Nutrition tips from different sources can sometimes conflict with each
other. You should always check with your family doctor first. Also, keep in
mind this advice:
* There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to nutrition. Short-term diets
may help you lose weight, but they are difficult to keep up and may even be
unhealthy in the long run.
* Good nutrition doesn't come in a vitamin pill. With a family doctor's
recommendation, a vitamin pill can help you get enough vitamins and
minerals, but your body benefits the most from eating healthy foods.
* Eating a variety of foods is best for your body. Learn to try new foods.
* Stories from people who have used a diet program or product, especially in
commercials and infomercials, are advertisements. Remember, regained weight
or other problems that come up after someone has completed the program are
never talked about in those ads.
Nutrition tips from different sources can sometimes conflict with each
other. You should always check with your family doctor first. Also, keep in
mind this advice:
* There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to nutrition. Short-term diets
may help you lose weight, but they are difficult to keep up and may even be
unhealthy in the long run.
* Good nutrition doesn't come in a vitamin pill. With a family doctor's
recommendation, a vitamin pill can help you get enough vitamins and
minerals, but your body benefits the most from eating healthy foods.
* Eating a variety of foods is best for your body. Learn to try new foods.
* Stories from people who have used a diet program or product, especially in
commercials and infomercials, are advertisements. Remember, regained weight
or other problems that come up after someone has completed the program are
never talked about in those ads.
What changes can I make now in my diet?
Almost everyone can benefit from cutting back on fat. If you currently eat a
lot of fat, try just one or two of the following changes, or those suggested
in our handout on healthy food choices:
* If you eat meat, eat it baked, grilled and broiled rather than fried. Take
the skin off before eating chicken. Eat fish at least once a week.
* Cut back on extra fat, such as butter or margarine on bread, sour cream on
baked potatoes, and salad dressings.
* Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables with your meals and as snacks.
* When eating away from home, watch out for "hidden" fats (such as that in
salad dressing and desserts) and larger portion sizes.
* Read the nutrition labels on foods before you buy them. If you need help
reading the labels, ask your family doctor.
* Drink no- or low-calorie beverages, such as water, unsweetened tea and
diet soda.
Balanced nutrition and regular exercise are good for your health even if
your weight never changes. So try to set goals you have a good chance of
reaching, such as making one of the small changes listed above or walking
one more day per week.
Almost everyone can benefit from cutting back on fat. If you currently eat a
lot of fat, try just one or two of the following changes, or those suggested
in our handout on healthy food choices:
* If you eat meat, eat it baked, grilled and broiled rather than fried. Take
the skin off before eating chicken. Eat fish at least once a week.
* Cut back on extra fat, such as butter or margarine on bread, sour cream on
baked potatoes, and salad dressings.
* Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables with your meals and as snacks.
* When eating away from home, watch out for "hidden" fats (such as that in
salad dressing and desserts) and larger portion sizes.
* Read the nutrition labels on foods before you buy them. If you need help
reading the labels, ask your family doctor.
* Drink no- or low-calorie beverages, such as water, unsweetened tea and
diet soda.
Balanced nutrition and regular exercise are good for your health even if
your weight never changes. So try to set goals you have a good chance of
reaching, such as making one of the small changes listed above or walking
one more day per week.
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar