March is Nutrition Awareness Month, which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. As shown in Figure 2-1, when compared to the Healthy U.S.-Style Pattern, the typical eating habits currently displayed by many in the United States do not align with Dietary Guidelines

• About three-quarters of the population demonstrate patterns that are low in vegetables, fruits, dairy, and oils.

• More than half of the population meet or exceed the total grain and protein food recommendations yet fail to satisfy the suggested subgroups within each of these food groups.

• Most Americans exceed the recommendations for added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.

Figure 2-1

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A significant percentage of the population is overweight or obese, thereby suggesting many in the United States over-consume calories. Over time, caloric intake compared to caloric need is best evaluated through measuring the status of body weight.

Making changes to eating habits can be overwhelming; however, even small shifts in food choices over a week, a day, or simply a single meal can produce positive results. Every food-related decision can, therefore, be an opportunity to move towards establishing healthier eating habits.

Evexia Diagnostics is excited to encourage a greater awareness by offering specific laboratory tests, providing insight into nutrition status, as well as a wide range of nutraceutical products focused on improving the health of your patients.

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