Nutritional and Diabetic Information
Basics of Nutrition
Basics of Nutrition
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Offer healthy snacks such as vegetables and fruits to your family
- Practice healthy cooking habits/ eat three balanced meals a day
- Acquire healthy menus and shopping strategies
- Find time everyday to be physically active
- Visit https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/basics/nutritional-supplements/hlv-20049477 for more detailed information
Diabetes Basics
Diabetes Basics
- Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy
- Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake) that stops your body from making insulin. This form of diabetes requires daily insulin injections
- With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels
- Healthy eating habits during childhood create a lower risk of developing diabetes