Substance Use & Abuse Limit alcohol to lower your risk for: 1. Injuries from falling and operating machines 2. Liver and heart diseases, stroke, and high blood pressure 3. Cancers of the breast, mouth, throat, colon, and liver 4. Depression, sleep disorders, unsafe sex, alcohol abuse, and harmful alcohol and drug interactions 5. Motor vehicle […]
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Nutrition One of the most popular rites of summer is the outdoor cookout. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that foods cooked on a charcoal, gas, or electric grill may be hazardous to your health. The National Academy of Science has discovered a possible link between the grilling of food and the development of what are believed to
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Healthy Travel Traveling with children can be very trying-you try to keep them from getting tired, bored, hungry, sick, or lost. Here are a few strategies to help you succeed. * Make sure your child has had all immunizations required or recommended for travel. * Have each child wear an identification tag that includes his
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Weight Control * Calories from snacking throughout the day add up quickly. * To find out how many calories you get from snacks, keep a food journal. * Use a tracking tool, such as smartphone apps like MyFitness Pal. * Once you see where excess calories come from, eat less and move more. * Instead
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Substance Use & Abuse Talk to your kids about the dangers of drinking. Alcohol is a dangerous drug for underage drinkers. Statistics show that kids who drink are more likely to be involved in alcohol-related traffic accidents, have serious problems at school, and be victims of violence, including date rape. Facts and figures about these
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Nutrition Eating healthy foods is one of many steps to good health! * Aim for 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep a night. * Do regular exercise. Avoid sitting for long periods. * Wash your hands often to lessen the chance of picking up cold and flu viruses and other germs. * Maintain a
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Nutrition Get your plate and body in shape. At the websitewww.ChooseMyPlate.gov, the dinner plate (and glass) graphic is an easy way to know the right portions of fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and dairy food groups to eat at meals. But the website offers so much more. Interaction Helps You Get and Stay On Track ChooseMyPlate.govhas
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Nutrition Information on food labels can help you choose healthy foods. What do you look for? A. Read the “Nutrition Facts” Look at serving size and how many servings are in the product. Serving sizes are given in familiar units, such as cups or pieces. This is followed by the metric amount (e.g., the number
Nutrition 1. Keep track of what you eat and drink to see how many calories you have a day. 2. Plan meals and snacks. Involve your family. Eat together at the table, not in front of the TV. 3. Bone up on calcium and vitamin D. Drink nonfat and low-fat cow’s milk or almond, rice,
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Weight Control 1. Make physical activity a fun part of your life! Take a fitness or dance class with family or friends. Join a team sport. 2. Use your smartphone for health’s sake! Download free apps to help you set up and keep track of your weight, physical activity, and food intake. 3. Build muscle
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