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Make Healthy Choices a Habit During National Nutrition Month®

March 2, 2016

 

March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to return to the basics of healthy eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created National Nutrition Month® to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

For pregnant women, or those thinking about becoming pregnant, National Nutrition Month® is a great time to make changes that support their health and the health of their babies.

Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

This year’s theme, “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” is a reminder to eat flavorful and healthy foods, as well as to take time to enjoy the social benefits a tasty meal offers. We all know that what you eat is important, but the place, time or reason is just as important. This month take time to enjoy the tradition and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences that food can add to your life.

Food is also fuel for our bodies. Women who eat healthy foods can help their bodies stay strong during pregnancy. Their food choices also impact the growth and development of their babies.

While you’re pregnant, it’s especially important to develop a mindful eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods. Your plan should include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy, and lean proteins. Limiting added sugars, salt and saturated fats is also important. It’s OK to splurge now and then, but overall be mindful of moderation.

Get Your Body Moving

National Nutrition Month® is not only about food. Exercise is also part of the nutrition equation. Remember to include physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day. For pregnant women, this could be a walk around the block, bike ride, swim or another cardiovascular activity that gets the blood pumping and heart rate up. While starting a new or intensive exercise program is not recommended for pregnant women, moderate exercise is typically beneficial for mothers and babies. Listen to your body and keep physical activity at a pace where you can carry on a conversation while exercising.

Expert Advice on Nutrition

It’s important that you consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. Women who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant should consult with their doctor or a registered dietitian about an exercise or nutrition program that is right for them. While a balanced diet is preferred, some women may have trouble meeting their daily recommended intakes for certain vitamins and minerals. Talk to your doctor to see if a prenatal vitamin may be right for you to help fill nutritional gaps.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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