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Ages 20- 30
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Healthy Eating Tips
Cut down on the fast food and focus more on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low- or non fat dairy products. -
Physical Activity Goals
Exercise frequently and maintain a healthy body weight. Try building strong bones by hiking or running. Work on getting 30 minutes of exercise daily. -
Preventive Health Care
Protect your skin and eyes with sunscreen and sunglasses. Practice good hygiene, make sure you floss twice a day, shower, and wash your hands constantly. -
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Ages 30-40
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Healthy Eating Tips
Make sure to eat a healthy diet with essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, like iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, fiber and healthy omega-3 fats. Reduce your salt intake. -
Physical Activity Goals
Focus on getting around 30–60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Find a family member or a friend to exercise with. it can make you more likely to stick with it. -
Preventive Health Care
Don't smoke and limit alcohol use to a most one per day, if needed. Reduce your stress by making time for yourself and understanding how to balance work from home. Keep your cholesterol levels and blood pressure healthy. -
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Ages 40-50
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Healthy Eating Tips
Take care of yourself by eating right. Get use to the healthy habit of only drinking alcohol in moderation. Look into seeking professional help and search family medical history if you find something wrong with your physical, mental, or emotional health. -
Physical Activity Goals
Exercise regularly by getting at least 30 minutes of some form of exercise on most days and be sure to get enough sleep. Physical activity can really help towards managing your stress. -
Preventive Health Care
Monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides , and resting heart rate and keep them healthy through lifestyle or medication. Make sure to eat right, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, not smoke, drink alcohol only in moderation, and wear your seat belt to reduce your risk for a number of chronic medical conditions. -
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Ages 50-60
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Healthy Eating Tips
Cut back on sodium in your diet. Limit foods that are
high in unhealthy fat and be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats (omega 3s),
whole grains, fiber, vitamins and minerals each day. -
Physical Activity Goals
Work on getting at least 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week, including aerobic exercise for heart health like walking, jogging, biking, swimming, hiking, or dancing. -
Preventive Health Care
Be productive by getting tested for medical exams, screening procedures, routine tests and immunizations depending on your family history. -
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Ages 60-70
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Healthy Eating Tips
Break down and balance your diet by eating 4-5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables, 3 servings of fiber-rich, whole grains, 2-3 servings of non- or low-f at dairy products, 46 ounces of lean meats and proteins. -
Physical Activity Goals
Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. . Walking, swimming, water aerobics, bowling, dancing, light weight training and resistance training can be good choices depending on your needs. -
Preventive Health Care
Have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide
detector on every floor of your home and in every bedroom. Learn CPR.Take steps to reduce your risk for falls.
