EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH I/DD TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES THROUGH EFFECTIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION

BY JENNY TORINO, MS, RDN

Teaching an individual basic nutrition information will decrease their risk of chronic illness and help them feel their best.

WEIGHING OPTIONS: Discussions can be held on healthy food choices in different sections of the grocery store or the different ways certain food ingredients are packed and utilized. Many grocery stores now have on staff dietitians that are available to do free nutrition presentations for programs in their area.