Wellness Newsletter: March 2021 View as Webpage

FEATURED ARTICLE  Making Every Bite Count The foods and beverages you consume have a significant impact on your health. In fact, 60% of adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases. The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) offers science-based nutrition advice to develop healthy eating habits and reduce chronic disease risk. For the first time, this edition provides recommendations by life stage, from birth through older adulthood. The latest guidance provides four overarching guidelines that encourage healthy eating patterns and recognize that individuals will need to make shifts in their food and beverage choices to achieve a healthy pattern. Read Full Article Download editable version of the newsletter here!

SUPPORTING ARTICLE  Healthy Benefits of Whole Grains Studies show that eating whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. While benefits are greatest with at least 3 servings daily, some studies show reduced risks from as little as one serving daily. The message: every whole grain in your diet helps!   The Whole Grains Council has created an official packaging symbol called the Whole Grain Stamp that helps consumers find real whole grain products. The Stamp started to appear on store shelves in mid-2005 and is becoming more widespread every day. Read Full Article Whole Grains Council

National Health Observances: March 2021

Educate employees on health risks by utilizing campaigns, promotional tools and resources provided by sponsoring organizations through the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).

Kidney Month Colorectal Cancer Month Brain Injury Awareness Day 3/5 Glaucoma Awareness Week 3/7 - 3/13 World Sleep Day 3/19 Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 3/22 - 3/28 WELCOA (Wellness Council of America)

COLON HEALTH 6 Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer Video: Mayo Clinic Minute: Colon & Diet Colorectal cancer is one of the more common cancers in the US. About 1 in 25 people in the United States will develop colon or rectal cancer at some point during their lifetime. But there are things you can do to help lower your risk. Read Full Article American Cancer Society Check out: DetecTogether for cancer education and tools on how to take action to recognize cancer symptoms. NATIONAL AWARENESS SPOTLIGHT MS Education & Awareness  Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. In the CNS, nerve fibers (called axons) are protected by a fatty layer of insulation called myelin. Myelin allows nerve signals to travel properly.  Read Full Article Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

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