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Food & Fitness: Health for a Lifetime

March is National Nutrition Month® and time to celebrate good nutrition and physical activity-the key components of a healthy lifestyle. Start taking responsibility for your food, nutrition, and physical activity habits by putting these messages into action.

Healthful eating fuels physical activities at every stage of life.

Children that are well nourished and active will grow, develop, and learn better. Good nutrition helps ensure a healthy pregnancy. Healthful eating and active living help adults and seniors feel their best, work productively and lower their risk for some diseases. Eating well and being active are essential for optimal health at all stages of life.

Food and physical activity choices are personal.

Everyone has a choice in what they eat and how much they exercise. We all need enough nutrients to meet our body needs but an excess amount of food can lead to obesity. Sweets, such as cake and candy, can fit into a healthy diet when eating frequency and portion size are controlled. Physical activity is necessary for strong bones and muscles. Healthy eating and exercise are habits everyone should practice.

Food is a source of pleasure and good taste.

Enjoy the taste of food and the pleasure associated with it. Food is the center of many celebrations, such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. Special times are celebrated with special cakes. Decorating and eating cake can bring enjoyment into people's lives and make a moment extra special. It is important to eat a variety of foods and cake can be a part of that variety, in moderation.

Staying fit means you have a better chance for a higher quality of life, and perhaps a longer one too. The benefits of fitness are endless. Exercise helps improve mood, relieve stress and increase energy. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Fitness allows you to feel good and enables you to do the things you want to do.

See how Wilton products fit into a healthy lifestyle