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March is National Nutrition Month |
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. What we eat is considered an environmental factor that influences health, in positive and negative ways. Healthy diets with an optimal balance of nutrients help people accomplish daily physical activities and mental processes. Within your diet, a deficiency or excess of certain nutrients can affect health.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA is requiring changes to the Nutrition Facts label based on updated scientific information, new nutrition research, and input from the public. This is the first major update to the label in over 20 years. The refreshed design and updated information will make it easier for you to make informed food choices that contribute to lifelong healthy eating habits. Read including details on calories, serving sizes, added sugars, and more. Read more
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness |
Colorectal cancer screening saves lives.
Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum). If you’re 45 to 75 years old, get screened for colorectal cancer regularly. If you’re younger than 45 and think you may be at high risk of getting colorectal cancer, or if you’re older than 75, talk to your doctor about screening.
Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don't always cause symptoms
especially at first. That is why getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer is so important. Read more.
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
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MyPlate Kitchen: Baked Cauliflower Tots
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The cheesy flavor makes this riced cauliflower feel very indulgent. Makes 8 Servings. Get the recipe. Source: USDA
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March is National Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women
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1.Patricia Davidson, M.D.
Quote: There are three things you can do to prevent 80 percent of the diseases we die from:
1. Stay Thin. 2. Do Not Smoke, 3. Walk.
Dr. Davidson is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. She served as a Master Faculty member for Women and Heart Disease for the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). She was selected as the First Inductee into the Washington, DC Hall of Fame in the area of Health, Class of 2000.
Dr. Davidson’s medical practice includes an emphasis on preventive cardiology; including weight reduction; smoking cessation; hypertension detection and control; cholesterol lowering, and exercise. She encourages a positive change in lifestyle to embody health and longevity. Read more.
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2.Mrs. Jocelyn Route
Quote: There is no limit to what we as people can accomplish together. It is our time to each take a step back to reflect what change would be like to see and how can I impact my community. We can improve our communities we just all need to work towards that goal.
Mrs. Route has over 14 years of experience in working in the Mental Health field and proudly serves as a Public Health Advisor in the Center for Mental Health Services withinthe Mental Health Promotion Branch at the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Services Administration. Mrs. Route is a person with lived experience in multiple systems of care and truly works to ensure that underserved black women and girls are celebrated and participate in holistic wellness so they can live full lives. Mrs. Jocelyn Route holds a Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Howard University.
Mrs. Route serves her community in Prince George’s County, Maryland
as an elected Council Member and was recently appointed as the
Second Treasurer for the National Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials. Mrs. Route is a proud Life Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated where she leads the Eta Iota Sigma chapter as Basileus.
Mrs. Route enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her children who motivate her to keep striving.
To contact Mrs. Jocelyn Route on Facebook, Click Here.
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Fitness Tips
Why Walk? Why Not!
Walking is a great way to get the physical activity needed to obtain health benefits. Walking does not require any special skills. It also does not require a gym membership or expensive equipment. A single bout of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can improve sleep, memory, and the ability to think and learn. It also reduces anxiety symptoms. Read more.
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Good Health Wins was launched through a partnership between the National Council of Negro Women and Vaccinate Your Family to provide reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccines to communities being devastated by the pandemic. Good Health Wins (Women’s Immunization Networks) seeks to raise awareness of the impact of timely immunizations for people of all ages and protect families and individuals from vaccine-preventable diseases. To learn more about Good Health WINs, COVID-19, and vaccinations visit https://goodhealthwins.org/
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Taking Effective Action, Inc. is Proud to Introduce It's Healthy Me 123 Game
for Children Ages 4 to 8
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Currently available only on iOS |
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Congratulations
to Three Maryland Women
Making History
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Mix and Mingle Coffee Lounge
Coming Soon!
We pride ourselves on providing a personalized dining and social experience. In collaboration with local coffee roasters, bakeries, wineries, micro-brewers, distillers, and artists to source the highest quality offerings. M&M serves a rotation of specialty coffees and specialty goods each month.
Mix and Mingle Coffee Lounge is a story of three friends with a mission to empower communities while using coffee as their vehicle to engage.
Hospitality, Service and Family driven. We offer quality savory hand crafted beverages, food, creative community workshops and a ghost kitchen space.
MIX AND MINGLE COFFEE LOUNGE
8923 Woodyard Road
Clinton, Maryland 20735
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Word(s) for the Week:
All Alone
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I am with you always, even to the end of the age
Matt 28:20
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"I am all alone!” How often have you heard someone say that? Or perhaps you may have said that at some point yourself. The other day, I overheard someone say, “I am all alone, Oh! I have my companion, my siblings, and my mother, but since my grandmother died, I have no one.” Click here to Continue.
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We welcome your support. For more than 16 years Taking Effective Action, Inc. (TEA) has worked to improve health education and awareness to persons in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia communities and beyond. We are striving to help individuals and families live longer, healthier and more productive lives. Please partner with us by your in-kind or financial donation. We appreciate any help —no amount is too small $1.00, $5.00 and up.
To make a Financial Donation, Click here and scroll down to the PayPal Donate button and click on it. Please watch the video below that summarizes some of the things TEA and its partners are doing in the communities we serve. See video below.
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"I am until I am not, therefore I do until I am done.”
― Gertie Loretta Hurley
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TEA is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides education and supportive services in order to assist community members in reducing some of the health disparities they encounter.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4433
Upper Marlboro, MD 20775
240-394-8327
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