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      National Nutrition Month: Fact or Fiction

      National Nutrition Month: Fact or Fiction | North Texas Preferred Health Partners

      There is a lot of different nutrition information floating around these days! March is National Nutrition Month and our Registered Dietitians want to help people realize what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to eating healthy.

      FACT OR FICTION: The serving size listed on a Nutrition Facts label reflects the amount that a person should eat or drink.

      ANSWER: FICTION - The serving size listed on a Nutrition Facts label reflects how much people tend to consume. It’s not a recommended serving size. Consider this when reaching for your next snack. You don’t have to perfectly align with serving sizes and can instead use them as a guideline.

      FACT OR FICTION: The human body relies mainly on protein to function.

      ANSWER: FICTION - In addition to protein, the human body needs a regular supply of other nutrients including carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water to support all its functions. This is why it is important to eat well rounded meals and include a variety of options on your plate.

      FACT OR FICTION: About 85% of our daily calories are needed to meet food group recommendations.

      ANSWER: FACT - Most of our calories each day should come from nutrient-dense foods and drinks, which means they contain no or little amounts of added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

      All information from EatRight.org. Visit their site for more data!

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