12/17/01 American Dietetic Association offers a New Year's resolution for 2002 that's easy to make - - and keep

American Dietetic Association offers a New Year's resolution for 2002 that's easy to make - - and keep

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CHICAGO -- Here's a suggestion from the American Dietetic Association for a New Year's resolution that's easy to keep and can make 2002 a great year for you and your family:

Resolve to visit the health professional with the training and experience to help put you on the path to better nutrition and well-being all year long -- a registered dietitian.

"Not only are RDs the best sources of reliable and up-to-date food and nutrition information, they have the skills and knowledge to translate nutrition science into practical food choices," said Roxanne Moore, a Baltimore registered dietitian and ADA spokesperson.

"And as more and more links are established between good nutrition and good health and reduced risk of chronic disease, dietetics professionals can help virtually all individuals and families to improve and maintain their health."

More than eight out of 10 Americans say diet and nutrition are important to them personally, but just four in 10 believe they're doing all they can to achieve a healthful eating plan, according to ADA's most recent nationwide nutrition trends survey. "Most people find that -- with the help of a registered dietitian -- making just a few practical changes in their lifestyles, tastes and preferences can overcome their obstacles to good nutrition," says Moore.

From obesity, diabetes and food safety to meal planning, healthful cooking and packing the kids' school lunch -- count on a dietetics professional for trusted, accurate, timely and practical advice. To find a registered dietitian in your area, visit www.eatright.org.

With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago -- based American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting nutrition, health and well-being.

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