March is National Nutrition Month and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Women, Infants and Children Program is joining with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to remind Michiganders about the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases and improve your overall health. Some tips to use for healthy eating habits are reading food labels when shopping, Make half your plate fruits and vegetables and half of your grains whole grains. And make sure you drink lots of water. For more tips visit eatright.org
