Since 1974, every August 11 in Latin America has been celebrated as Dietitian’s Day, in commemoration of the birth of Dr. Pedro Escudero, pioneer of this branch of medicine.
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It’s a perfect day to highlight the importance of implementation A varied and balanced diet as possibleTo strengthen the immune system’s defenses and improve our quality of life. Surely you have heard and read countless times the “benefits of healthy eating”, but have you ever thought why it is so difficult for us?
according to the studyWhat do Argentines eat?? Published by CEPEA (Center for Food Policy and Economics Studies), we know that:
– Only 11% of the population has a good diet, while 39% have a low-quality diet (the rest, 50%, is of medium quality).
– more than 90% of families do not consume the recommended amounts of vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains or cereals, and high-quality dairy products.
Less than 2% of households managed to combine at one time the recommended amounts of the best foods (vegetables, fruits, legumes, high-quality grains or cereals, dairy products, meat and eggs).
– The predominant basis of the average Argentinean diet she Common grain (wheat flour, bread and pasta), Potatoes and meatFoods that have a higher caloric density compared to vegetables, fruits, or dairy products.
– The main negative component of the quality of the diet is the contribution sugar, especially in sugary drinks and infusions (especially yerba mate); Third, sweet cookies.
We must not forget that the socio-economic situation has a direct impact on the quality and choice of food for the population.
Fortunately, today there is more talk about food, we are more aware, we ask ourselves what to eat and little by little, we choose more natural foods, homemade preparations, less processed. It’s missing a lot, but it’s a file good start.
On the other hand, some models are also changing, for example a model Weight obsessionshape and balance to try to “fit” into unrealistic beauty molds.
I think we’re rethinking and evaluating how we have it Respect my self For years because of being pressured linked to success Be slim and young forever on our account Physical and mental health. We are deconstructing ourselves and re-learning new concepts related to the concept of beauty and values.
As professionals, we many times receive patients who come to a consultation and tell us, “I almost didn’t come in, I’m pretty sure I didn’t ejaculate” or “sympathy so we can see how it went.” It is very important to persist and keep working Cut with this belief that “success is determined by balanceWhen we know that improving habits has a direct beneficial effect on our health.
On the other hand, a person’s weight is made up of water, muscle, bone, fat and The scale is not a tool that allows assessment of the development of various body components.
You can lose weight by taking care of your health and working out strategically Change habits It can also be lowered by wearing it risk. If we focus only on the number on the scale, we are not only taking risks, but we are also looking for very short-term results.
As nutritionists, we have a responsibility to provide all necessary information so that people can make the best decisions to protect their health. Above all, at a time when we tend to believe in information that confirms our beliefs, rather than information that has scientific evidence.
Our job is not to tell you what you can and can’t eat, but to hand you a full fitted sheet prohibitions. Food not only includes nutrients, but is also directly related to emotions, economic, social, cultural and familial context.
If our intention is to maintain these changes over time, we must always take into account the context of people, what their tastes and possibilities are.
Have to look at The social and physical context in which people decide and actn, as far as possible, in all dimensions of its environment
Therefore, to be effective, they must have the support of the community because their long-term viability must be enhanced.
On this special day, I celebrate teamwork, commitment to our profession, and the drive that leads us every day to continually train ourselves and work to try to make a difference.
* Romina Pereiro has a Certification in Nutrition MN 7722
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