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Press Release 

March 1, 2010  

Galveston County and Cities – The Galveston County Health District’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program will be observing National Nutrition Month by hosting a Nutrition Fair at Mall of the Mainland, Wednesday, March 3^rd from 12 noon to 3 p.m.   

The theme for this year’s observation is “Nutrition from the Ground Up.”  The fair will be a time when parents, professionals, educators and various vendors will come together to promote the importance of healthy food choices and physical activity.   

Some of the confirmed participants include; HEB, D’Lite Full Fit Foods, Agrilife Extension Service, Houston Food Bank and McDonald’s.  Others participating represent a variety of health and fitness programs; GCHD Immunizations, COM-Wellness Program, Mall Walkers, Breast Feeding Peer Counselor Program and Community Health Choice.  

Event organizers have worked to make sure there will be activities that will help promote nutrition for all ages.  Information will include; “Ask the Chef” cooking healthier meals, organic vs. non-organic, physical fitness for children, cooking demonstrations, information on how to read nutritional labels, fast food low calorie menus and health screenings.   

Community Health Nurses from the Health District will also be on hand giving H1N1 vaccinations.   While flu activity in the county is currently low officials stress the importance of receiving the H1N1 vaccination for those that have not already done so.   

Most people realize that a healthful diet is an important part of a healthful lifestyle, but many people have trouble figuring out what to do when planning a complete diet overhaul.   The nutrition fair organizers encourage everyone to attend and learn some of the easy ways to focus on eating better so everyone can build nutritional health from the ground up. 

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  (News Media: For more information contact Kurt Koopmann, GCHD Public Information Officer, 409-938-2211 or kkoopman@gchd.org)