Grey Bruce Public Health wants to help people unlock the potential of food to mark Nutrition Month in Canada
Public health says their registered dietitians do important work in the community, helping people understand the potential of food to enhance lives and improve health.
Residents can follow the health unit on social media throughout the month of March to learn the tools, recipes, and resources that are available to improve nutrition.
Public health says food not only provides nutrients and energy for proper growth and development, it also can prevent, delay, or manage the symptoms of chronic diseases and other health conditions. What we eat helps maintain muscle strength and balance to reduce the risk of falls, and can also improve mental health
Grey Bruce Public health will also offer tips to help people move toward a more plant-based and sustainable diet.
“Registered Dietitians in Grey-Bruce can assist residents to unlock the potential of food in a variety of ways and throughout the lifespan and are a trusted source of nutrition information all year long. They can also help to connect residents to the supports they need," said Grey Bruce Public Health Program Manager Jason Weppler. “On a population level, Public Health Dietitians work with community partners to create supportive food environments, reduce health inequities, and address food insecurity.”
Residents can find a Clinical Dietitians through Family Health Teams, Community Health Centres, hospitals, and in private practice.
Dietitians can help clients learn to eat sustainably, and ensure their children are getting proper levels of nutrition.
