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Have you ever thought you might want to shape up your eating habits? If you have, you probably have a list of reasons why that may be difficult.
Do any of these reasons sound familiar?
- I like the foods I eat. Healthy foods don't taste as good.
- It costs too much to buy healthy food.
- Preparing healthy food is too much work.
- I can't measure everything I eat.
- I like to eat out and it's hard to make healthy choices in a restaurant.
What might your reasons be for thinking about changing your health habits?
- Health concerns
- Concern about weight
- Low mental and physical energy
- Concern about family's or children's eating patterns
An important reason and a good plan are crucial to developing new eating habits and making permanent lifestyle changes.
A good plan is realistic and helps you take small steps toward your goal.
An Online Program for Eating Healthy — Easy-to-Follow Program
Five Steps to Better Nutrition — This easy-to follow-program is not a diet plan or a weight loss program. It is a program focused on healthy eating that supports you in choosing, preparing, and eating foods that you enjoy in a manner that will support your health. You can find information on good food selections and smart eating habits, as well as assistance for creating a healthful, personalized eating plan.
The five steps to better nutrition program provides:
- A nutrition assessment tool to help you look at your current eating habits and see where positive changes can be made
- A step-by-step guide to improving your eating habits
- Simple online tracking tools that assist you in monitoring your nutrition progress
- Articles about nutrition from respected health news sources
- Convienient and health-smart recipes
- A free nutrition center newsletter
To access this program, log on to UPMC Health Plan's MyHealth OnLine and Select "Nutrition" from the menu options.
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