For Working Professionals

The lifestyle of working professionals is getting busier and busier and over time, this stress can take a physical toll on your body.  The lack of time can lead to reliance on fast, convenience foods (versus cooking at home) or "vegging out on the couch" after a long day at work (versus going out for a walk).  However, contrary to what most people think, eating well and staying physically active can be easily incorporated into your daily life. 
 
Making small changes in your daily life may have a significant impact on your health long-term, but it's a matter of knowing which changes to make for maximum impact. Good nutrition is about a balanced and varied diet in the proper amounts (see the Proper Portions gallery for visuals). Knowing how certain foods affect your health can help you make choices that will be the most beneficial for your body.  Listed below are a variety of nutrition topics that include general information along with basic tips to help you incorporate these changes into your daily routine.
 
 Topic
Health Condition 
 Weight Management
 Weight Management
Heart Disease 
Anxiety and Stress 
Hypertension 
(high blood pressure)
Food Allergies 
 General Nutrition
 
This information is not intended to take the place of advice from a healthcare professional. Check with your physician before starting any diet or exercise program. In addition, while all efforts have been made to ensure the information included in this material is correct, new research is released frequently and may invalidate certain pieces of data. 5/07