ABCD Eat Right Sets the Stage Early for Healthy Eating Habits
A rapidly growing number of young Americans are obese, prone to more food intolerances and diseases affecting the overall learning and nutritive environment of the majority of learning institutions around the country. As a Registered Dietitian and mother of two young children, Brandi Thompson RD, LD/N founded ABCD Eat Right with a mission to educate the community, especially educators and parents, about what it means to live a healthy lifestyle not only for ourselves but also for our children.
Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2010
A rapidly growing number of young Americans are obese, prone to more food intolerances and diseases affecting the overall learning and nutritive environment of the majority of learning institutions around the country. As a Registered Dietitian and mother of two young children, Brandi Thompson RD, LD/N founded ABCD Eat Right with a mission to educate the community, especially educators and parents, about what it means to live a healthy lifestyle not only for ourselves but also for our children.
ABCD Eat Right has targeted preschools, daycares, and private schools to distribute her message on eating healthy, starting a school garden, and incorporating physical activity. Her healthy habits campaign launched in 2010 has received positive feedback from the South Florida community.
Brandi Thompson is a registered dietician in private practice. She holds a degree in biology from The University of Texas at Austin and a Certificate in Public Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston. Since 2001, Brandi has developed a successful nutrition consulting practice. She began her career as a dietician at Houston’s world renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. Since 2005, Brandi has consulted for Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, long term care centers and mental health centers in South Florida. She specializes in menu planning, kitchen sanitation, and writing policies and procedures to better the community’s nutritional well-being.
ABCD Eat Right Services include:
Inservices for educators, staff and parents Private consultation services Menu evaluation and recommendations Food allergy presentations for staff and plan formation for facility Kitchen sanitation inspections School garden start ups Weekly ABCD Eat Right e-newsletter covering the following topics: Ø What is a healthy snack and understanding the food guide pyramid
Ø Reading food labels and recognizing food allergies
Ø Understanding food safety and the benefits of organic foods
Ø Nutrition related activities and physical activity tips
Ø Healthy recipes and interesting nutritional “bites”
Ø Information on nutritionally conscious local businesses
Ø Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Being healthy starts with how we fuel our bodies which is reflected in our everyday activity. We can build stronger bodies and minds by incorporating the expertise of and utilizing the tools that ABCD Eat Right can provide. It’s never too early to set the stage for healthy eating habits. Call or email ABCD Eat Right today to setup a consultation and don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly e-newsletter.
Contact information:
Brandi Thompson RD, LD/N
561-843-6937
Www. ABCDEatRight. com
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