Excerpts from ASK THE NURSE: By Gail Johnson, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse Westford CAT: March 19, 2026 New dietary guidelines aim to help Americans make healthier choices. The overall message isn’t about dieting, it’s about building balanced, sustainable eating habits that support long-term health. Focus on Protein: Protein plays an important role in maintaining muscle, supporting metabolism,Continue reading “New Dietary Guidelines”
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Say Goodbye to BMI
Body Mass Index will soon be replaced with a more accurate measurement. See how you measure up with the link below! Excerpts from New York Times article Sept. 6, 2024 Finally, the body mass index will now become the body roundness index. The body mass index, or B.M.I., is a ratio of height to weight thatContinue reading “Say Goodbye to BMI”