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MCC Daily Tribune

Nutrition and Hydration Week

Since 2012, Nutrition and Hydration Week has been held every full third week in March. It takes place from March 13 to 19 this year. Nutrition and Hydration Week was shifted to June in 2021 because of the strains on health and social care services at the time. Its goal is to raise awareness about the important role food and drink play in preserving our well-being in the social and healthcare setting.

HOW TO OBSERVE NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK

  1. Adopt a healthy diet

    This observance is the ideal time to pay more attention to your health. Start a new diet this week and reap the benefits of taking good care of your body.

  2. Stay hydrated

    Many people will often take hydration for granted. The human body needs to be hydrated to properly perform its functions. Make sure you take lots of liquids to give your body the energy it needs.

  3. Form healthy habits

    Change that faulty chair in your office, cut out junk food, or hit the gym more often. Nutrition and Hydration Week is the best time to commit to your health.

5 FOOD FACTS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

  1. The first sighting

    Chocolate existed in bar form as far back as 1910.

  2. Chinese origins

    Nectarines such as peaches came from China about 2,000 years ago.

  3. Fatal breakups

    Once they have been plucked, unripe raspberries cannot ripen.

  4. Eat your broccoli!

    Broccoli has more protein compared to steak.

  5. Body fuel

    Apples provide the body with more energy than you get from coffee.

WHY NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK IS IMPORTANT

  1. To create awareness

    This observance allows us to reemphasize the contribution of hydration and nutrition to overall well-being. What you eat is how you feel.

  2. Celebrating new developments

    Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to shed light on new developments concerning hydration and nutrition. New approaches are highlighted and promoted throughout the observance week.

  3. FIghting malnutrition and dehydration

    This commemoration plays a crucial role in the battle against malnutrition and dehydration. Events and other advocacy efforts help in improving overall well-being and reducing the workload on healthcare professionals who treat those struggling with dehydration and malnutrition.

 

Nutrition and Hydration Week - National Today - https://nationaltoday.com/nutrition-and-hydration-week/

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
03/13/2023