myNutrition
Dietary habits are closely linked to a number of preventable illnesses in the
United States. In fact, according to the
Centers for Disease Control,
dietary factors are associated with 4 of the 10 leading causes of death in the US: heart disease, stroke, some
cancers, and type 2 diabetes. Nutrition is also a contributing factor to obesity and osteoporosis.
Learning how to eat healthy and making good nutrition a part of your life can contribute to improved quality of
life, a longer life, decreased medical costs, and increased productivity.