by Manju Akhand, MD | Apr 18, 2021 | Calorie Intake, Health and Weight, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
Most foods and drinks available in stores have a ‘ Nutrition Facts label’. It is important we take time to read and understand the information provided on the label. You can use the Nutrition Facts label to support your personal dietary needs and make...
by Manju Akhand, MD | Apr 11, 2021 | Body Mass Index, Health and Weight, Healthy Eating
What is BMI or Body Mass Index? BMI is a screening tool used to identify if an individual is underweight, healthy weight, overweight or obese. It is a measure of body size; it gives us an idea whether a person has the correct weight for height. BMI or body mass index...
by Manju Akhand, MD | Apr 4, 2021 | Healthy Eating
What is a Food Pyramid? Food pyramid is a graphical representation of healthy diet based on nutritional recommendations in the form of a pyramid. Shown below is an image of a food guide pyramid from USDA. All food groups are equally important and we cannot...
