Dieticians encourage intake of fruits and vegetables

The dieticians under the auspices of Institute of Dieticians of Nigeria (IDN), in a statement yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital said that diabetes is a deadly disease but could be completely prevented if  people could stick to eating more balanced diets.In the statement, the association’s National Secretary, Mr Tajudeen Ahmed said that dieticians […]

The dieticians under the auspices of Institute of Dieticians of Nigeria (IDN), in a statement yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital said that diabetes is a deadly disease but could be completely prevented if  people could stick to eating more balanced diets.
In the statement, the association’s National Secretary, Mr Tajudeen Ahmed said that dieticians are part of the health team that manages the deadly diabetes in the hospitals, explaining that diet is key in diabetes management and dieticians are the most important members of the diabetes health management team.
Ahmed also disclosed that the November 14  of every year  is set aside as the commemorative anniversary of diabetes mellitus, globally, adding that it also marks the birthday of Dr. Frederick Banting who was credited with the discovery of the miracle drug known as insulin that is used in diabetes control.
To avoid the deadly disease, the statement urged people to consume less of sugary foods (simple sugars) and instead eat more of complex carbohydrates, vegetables and fruits.