National Nutrition Month -- what you can do to partake

I received this email from the Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati, and instead of trying to paraphrase and reproduce the helpful links embedded within it, I've pasted the communication within this post.
Be sure to check out their link "50 ways to eat more fruits and vegetables," below.

Also note that their annual Food on the Run Fitness walk/run is this Saturday, March 3rd -- scroll down for the details.

Food For Thought E-News Celebrate Nutrition Month Winter 2012

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It's almost time to Get Your Plate in Shape to celebrate National Nutrition Month! Read on to find out the hottest topics in nutrition for March.  Get Your Plate In Shape Build a healthy plate. Start with more vegetables and fruit, add smaller portions of proteins and grains. Here are more tips to get your plate in shape. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make at least half your grains whole grains. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk. Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid fats and added sugars. Enjoy your food but eat less. Use the online supertracker to track your daily food intake and physical activity. Visit www.choosemyplate.gov for more information. Food on the Run 2012 Join us for our annual Food on the Run 10K & 5K Run/Fitness Walk on Saturday, March 3rd. Register online no later than Thursday, March 1st at midnight.  We recommend participants carpool, we are expecting 1200 runners/walkers. Parking is available for $4 at Yeatman's Cove and other lots. For more information or to get involved contact Jane Boback or visit our website. We are now on Facebook!

Best of Health, The Nutrition Council Registered Dietitians