Shaped by Faith — Good Nutrition with Merritt Bates-Thomas
WOMI Radio Shaped by Faith
We are wrapping up March Nutrition Month with Theresa Rowe and her guest Merritt Bates-Thomas, RD, LD Nutrition Services Supervisor with Green River District Health Department.
Heard on WOMI's Shaped by Faith on March 14th, in case you missed it, you can hear it now. And, by the way, Shaped by Faith is now on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. as well as Friday night at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Segment One Dietary Guidelines
Segment Two: Weight, calories and exercise
Segment Three: Healthy Eating As We Age
WOMI Radio Shaped by Faith
National Nutrition Month
March 14 & 16th
1st segment (8 minutes 30 seconds)
Intro: I’m Theresa Rowe, Welcome to Shaped by Faith.
March is National Nutrition Month and so today we are going to discuss what healthy nutrition is all about and how can we incorporate healthy foods into our everyday lives.
My guest today is Merritt Bates-Thomas, RD, LD Nutrition Services Supervisor with Green River District Health Department.
How did you get interested in helping others with nutrition?
What is National Nutrition Month all about?
We see the My Plate picture all over the place, can you explain it to us?
What are some tips to help us translate the Dietary Guidelines into our everyday lives?
What are some smart choices from every food group that we should be eating every day?
Do you believe all weight loss begins in the kitchen with healthy eating?
When we grocery shop, where do we start and how should we shop for healthy food choices?
We are always hearing to check food labels while shopping. What do we need to look for on the labels?
Most food labels list more than a few ingredients, what should we watch out for?
Does it matter if the food is organic or not?
What are some easy snacks we can take to work or grab quickly?
What about our portion sizes? How much is too much?
Segment 2: Interview with Merritt Bates Thomas
How many calories does the average adult need to be taking in each day?
Are men & women different when it comes to calorie intake?
Do you find we need to have a balance between food and physical activity?
Would you recommend 30 minutes of physical activity each day?
Lets discuss Body Mass Index. How is this calculated?
What about athletes and children BMI?
The childhood obesity epidemic in American has reached alarming levels. What is perhaps even more shocking is that, while many of our children are eating too much of many unhealthy foods, at the same time they are missing out on many of the key nutrients they need for optimal growth and development, resulting in children who are undernourished.
How do you personally see the obesity epidemic affecting our society?
Of all the habits and environmental factors that lead people to obesity, which do you feel is the most challenging for them to overcome and why?
What are some smart snacks to give children?
What about sugary drinks, juices or sports drinks?
This years theme is “Enjoy the Taste of eating right.” How do we combine taste and good nutrition when it comes to our children?
What fruits would you suggest for children?
What is an appropriate serving size for children 2-3 years of age? (1/2 of adult)
How many calories should a toddler be consuming each day? (1,00-2,000)
What should we be packing in our children’s lunch each day?
Segment 3: Healthy eating with Merritt Bates Thomas
Unwanted weight gain is frustrating at any age, but if you've hit menopause you may feel the deck is stacked against you. Falling hormone levels, specifically estrogen, stress and inadequate sleep make some menopausal women prone to weight gain, especially in their abdomens.
What are some healthy food choices women facing peri-meonpause and menopause need to be eating each day.
Bananas, Blueberries, Dark leafy greens, salmon, soy, whole grain bread & oatmeal, water, yogurt.
Is there any foods women facing this should avoid?
I find that I need more Prayer time and alone time with God when going through different changes in my own personal life.
I read on the Web site that women going through menopause need 200 less calories a day to maintain their weight in their 50’s.
Since we naturally lose muscle as we age its important to stay active. Staying Active with strength training and aerobic based exercise will also help with keeping the metabolism revved up!
Also as we age we sometimes become forgetful, due to lack of sleep or a number of other things and changes going on in our lives.
What are some of the best foods for boosting our memory and brain function?
I have heard the Mediterranean Diet helps keep our brains sharp and alert?
What advice would you give to people who may not know where to start when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle?
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