March is National Nutrition Month – Home Care Can Help!

By Jamie Shapiro | March 20, 2015 | Comments Off on March is National Nutrition Month – Home Care Can Help!

Home Care in Buffalo Grove IL

A healthy eating plan should be incorporated in the daily routine of your family. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be used as a guide to get you started in developing healthy eating habits. Home care providers can help families whose loved ones are under their care to receive good balanced and nutritious diets. When family members are overwhelmed with the work of taking care of the senior members of their family, they very often turn to dependable professional care givers for help. The home care providers can assist families in several ways, including grocery shopping and preparation of good nutritious meals.  March is National Nutrition Month, making it a great time to begin eating healthy and improve nutrition.

The observance of National Nutrition Month started in 1973 through the sponsorship of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As the organizations’ programs grew in popularity, the month of March was inaugurated as official National Nutrition Month. The purpose of this is to focus attention on the issue and importance of good eating habits and physical activities. The National Academy of Nutrition also developed charts for use in school menus and educational endeavors.  The importance of balanced nutrition for our growth and development cannot be underestimated; good nutrition helps maintain a healthy vitamin and mineral balance in our bodies. It is even more important for seniors to have a balanced diet, and caregivers play a very important role in providing nutritious and balanced diets to seniors under their care.

If you or an aging loved one are considering home care services in Buffalo Grove, IL, contact the caring staff at Companion Services of America today at (847) 943-3786. Our home care service area includes Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, Des Plaines, Skokie, Lake Forest, Wilmette and the surrounding areas.

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