Nov 16, 2022
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is in retinol activity equivalents (RAE) to account for the different bioactivities of retinol and provitamin A carotenoids, all of which are converted by the body into retinol. The RDA is set to provide the...
Nov 16, 2022
The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition labels on the items in your cart to see which ones have the most added sugars. You may be surprised to see the amount of added sugars in some drinks. Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the...
Oct 18, 2022
For employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Open Enrollment will take place the week of November 7 through 11, 2022. Do you know that your benefits do not automatically roll over into the new year? Open Enrollment is the time to...
Oct 13, 2022
Hear the music and get moving on November 7 with the Rhythms that Move You Challenge Nothing gets us truly moving like music. We may listen to our favorite songs at work or at home, but imagine what it’s like to experience it live. A samba in Rio, a waltz in Vienna....
Sep 23, 2022
Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what grains to eat, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and...
Aug 17, 2022
Want to Eat More Produce? Consider Where You Put It In our house, we use the phrase, “Food is for eating.” I can hardly be irritated when someone eats the last apple, banana, or pepper, because if my family sees the food on the counter, I want them to eat it! And...
