Step Up to Nutrition and Health 2009The food and physical activity choices made everyday affect health and how you feel today and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 from American Dietetic Association, can lead the way to a healthier you. Here are the highlights:
Make smart choices from every food group*emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk *include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts *low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.
Get the most nutrition out of your calories*focus on fruits *vary your veggies *get your calcium-rich foods *make half your grains whole *go lean with protein *know the limits on fats, salt and sugars
Find your balance between food and physical activity*be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week *for even greater health benefits and to help control body weight, be physically active for about 60 minutes a day *children and teenagers should be physically active 60 minutes each day
For more information: www.eatright.org American Dietetic Association
This message is brought to you as part of the “Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies” educational campaign sponsored by Beatrice Community Hospital Gage County PATCH in collaboration with Gage County MAPPS. For further information and resources, contact Sharon Langvardt, MS, LIMHP, CMFT, Blue Valley Behavioral Health, (402) 228-3386 or slangvardt@bvbh.net or slangvardt@bchhc.org |