CANTON, Ohio — Having a good diet is essential to your overall health. A balanced diet can help prevent many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. To get the most out of your diet, you should choose nutritious foods that are low in fat and sodium. You can also make sure you’re getting enough fiber and protein to keep your body strong. Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital’s registered dietitians are available to provide nutrition education for people of all ages.
On average, North Canton families spend $341 a month on food for their households at supermarkets or grocery stores. That is about 20 percent of their total household income. They spend an additional $143 monthly on eating out, including cafeterias at work or school and restaurant meals and vending machines. They also spend $22 a month on food brought in from home or delivered to their homes.
Eighteen percent of North Canton residents age 20 and older have limited their jobs because of a long-term physical, emotional or mental problem or illness. Ten percent have trouble walking without using a cane or other device to help them move. And eighteen percent have difficulty remembering things that happen or who they recently met.
Almost two percent of adults in North Canton have diabetes. Forty five percent of men and women here take a low-dose aspirin every day to help reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. nutrition canton ohio
