Hi, I'm Pam Hatton,
a Registered Dietitian
and the Nutritional
Wellness Educator
for Strengthening the Forces
and I'm here to take
the 60 Seconds challenge!
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"What does diet have to do
with mental health?"
Enormous. If you feed
your brain well,
you'll feel better mentally
and physically.
It is a bidirectional link.
"What's a go-to
nutritious food?"
Fruit.
"If you could have any
superpower, what would it be?"
To feed the world equitably.
"How do you determine credible
nutrition information online?"
Check nutrition credentials
and for science-based evidence.
"As a Registered Dietitian
with Strengthening the Forces,
how has your role changed
with the COVID-19 pandemic?"
We have more mental health
and nutrition benefits messaging
and COVID-19
nutrition messaging.
"Who is the most influential
person in your life?"
My daughter.
"What is your favourite
treat food?"
Dark chocolate!
"Why did you pursue a career
in nutritional wellness?"
I was a Food Services officer
for 20 years
and this field keeps me
connected to the CAF community
and feeds my passion
for food nutrition.
And "why is Nutrition Month
important?"
It promotes healthy eating
and dietitians
as the most credible
and trusted source
of nutrition information.
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