Photo By Damien Salas | Beth Triner, dietician at Rader Health Clinic, gives a detailed walk through of...... read more read more
JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. - In an effort to improve the overall health of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall community, a walkthrough of the commissary July 21 offered consumers a detailed layout of each food section and its nutritional significance.
“You want to circle around the perimeter of the commissary,” said Beth Triner, dietician at Andrew Rader Health Clinic, while a small group of Soldiers and civilians followed along. “That is where you will find ‘food;’ in the aisles is where ‘food products’ are.”
The difference in name is small, but the gap between nutritional values of processed items located in the aisles as opposed to the produce section is great and should not go unnoticed, according to Triner.
“We are looking at foods today that are at the peak of their nutritional value,” said Triner. “Fruits, vegetables and raw meats provide us with the most nutrients the less time they have spent in the store.”
The walkthrough served as an emphasis on nutrition for the Performance Triad Initiative but all members of the community were invited to learn.
The Performance Triad is the Army’s comprehensive plan to improve readiness and increase resilience through public health initiatives and leadership engagement.
In a rainbow of produce, Triner and other health and food experts discussed the benefits of different fruits and vegetables for diets, identifying the pros of each based on color.
“Knowing which day’s fresh produce is delivered is one way to ensure you are getting the most nutritional value out of your food,” said Triner.
Maria Dudley, produce manager for the commissary, said knowing which produce is in season ensures shoppers get the most out of their money.
“Our prices usually change at the beginning of the week when fresh produce comes in,” said Dudley. “The price can be lower or higher depending on availability, but usually when a fruit or vegetable is in season, you can buy it at a lower price because it is abundant.”
“Variety in our food helps make healthy eating enjoyable,” said Triner. “Knowing which produce has the longest shelf life is another way to make the most out of your trip to the grocery store.”
Private First Class Kimberly Williams, a participant in the walkthrough understands the dangers of consuming too much sodium over a lifetime, and says her family’s medical history inspired her and her sister to add healthy eating to their daily routines.
“My sister is a personal trainer, and I am very active, but our family’s history with high blood pressure and other health issues caused by unhealthy diet choices made us want to change the way we eat,” said Williams. “It isn’t just about working out, it’s about a lifestyle change.”
Carol Wilkerson, primary care physician at Rader Health Clinic, works with members of the JBM-HH community such as Wilson, and invites everyone to take part in the ongoing Performance Triad initiative.
“We are open to all members of the community who want to learn about making healthy lifestyle choices,” said Wilkerson. “We want people to be aware that there is a lot that goes in to a healthy lifestyle and we are here to help facilitate that discussion.”
| Date Taken: | 07.21.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 07.31.2014 18:39 |
| Story ID: | 137934 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, VIRGINIA, US |
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