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Weight Control Healthy Body Weight Find your weight on the bottom of the graph. Go straight up from that point until you come to the line that matches your height. Then find your Body Mass Index (BMI). You can also find out about your BMI from:www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi. A BMI above the normal weight range is less […]
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Weight Control Repeated weight loss and weight gain slows the body’s metabolic rate. In general, a healthy weight for adults falls within a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 = overweight. A BMI of 30 & higher = obese. Avoid crash dieting. This makes your body slow
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Weight Control Make being active a priority every day. Try not to focus on the number on the scale. Instead, focus on healthy food choices, watching portion sizes, and getting regular physical activity. Muscle burns more calories than fat. To build muscle, do strengthening exercises. Use weights, a stretch band, etc. Walking just 2 flights
Nutrition Grains (1 oz. serving) * 1 slice of bread; ½ English muffin * 1 cup dry cereal * ½ cup cooked cereal, pasta, or rice Veggies (1 cup serving) * 1 cup raw or cooked veggies * 2 cups raw, leafy veggies * 1 medium baked potato Fruits (1 cup serving) * 1 large
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Nutrition Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. It occurs naturally in the body. It helps carry fat through your blood vessels. What is Cholesterol? Your body also needs cholesterol to: * Make cell walls * Make vitamin D and some hormones * Give structure to the covering (myelin) that protects nerve fibers * Make bile.
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Substance Use & Abuse Alcohol is a depressant. It is the most widely used drug in the world. Harmful Effects of Alcohol * Heavy drinkers have a greater risk of depression, heart disease, liver disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and some cancers. These include cancers of the mouth, liver, and breast. * Alcohol plays a factor
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Stress Management Mindfulness means paying close attention to your thoughts and feelings, on purpose, in the present moment, but without judging them in any way. It’s the opposite of being on auto-pilot all the time, which can take a toll on physical and mental health. With many techniques to choose from, practicing mindfulness every day
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water 5 cups (1 pound) mixed vegetables (Use fresh, frozen, or ones that are ready-to eat, such as from a store’s salad bar. Select ones similar in size.) 1/2 tsp. marjoram leaves 2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie French or Italian salad dressing Directions: 1. Heat water in
Healthy Travel If you avoid risky food and water and still come down with traveler’s sickness, do this: * To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of bottled water and rehydrating drinks like Gatorade. * Drink beverages from original containers that you break the seal to open. * Don’t take over-the-counter diarrhea medications like Enterovioform or Mesaform
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Nutrition 6 Servings, 1/2 cup each Ingredients: 1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. Steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender (about 10 minutes). 2. In a small saucepan, mix the
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