Miramichi Dieticians Celebrate Nutrition Month

March is Nutrition Month across Canada. The theme for the month focuses on Healthy Eating for School Aged Children and Youth (6 - 17 years). The slogan is Eat Well, Play Well.

To celebrate the month, Miramichi dieticians and nutritionists will be holding various educational events for the public and the Miramichi Regional Health Authority staff. An informational display will be held March 8 - 12 in the main lobby of the Miramichi Regional Hospital. A dietician will be available to answer questions from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

During the third week of March, there will be a lunch box display open to the public, with recipes, snack ideas, information on calcium, fibre, iron for kids, and a mix and match sandwich guide. It will be held March 15 - 19 outside the public elevators on the fifth floor of the Miramichi Regional Hospital.

During the last week of March, individuals will be able to visualise the fat and sugar content of popular and favourite children’s food. An informational display open to the public will be held March 22 - 26 outside the public elevators on the fifth floor of the Miramichi Regional Hospital.

Also during this week, health authority employees and physicians will have an opportunity to enter a team and demonstrate their nutritional knowledge by participating in a Who Wants to be a Millionaire Game. The game is based on the popular television program and will focus on children’s nutrition. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the most points.

Dieticians in the community will also be marking the month through various activities. Public Health nutritionists have developed and planned several activities promoting healthy eating and active living in the schools and have prepared an information newsletter for parents. The Sobeys dietician will have an information booth at the Douglastown store with information about healthy lunch boxes.