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Healthy Eating
Young adults of ten overlook include protein, calcium, potassium, healthy omega-3 fats, and folic acid. Pay attention to portion sizes and get in the habit of chewing your food slowly. Take supplements as recommended by your health care provider. -
Physical Activity
Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes to maintain a healthy weight. -
Preventative Health Care
Do not smoke, avoid illegal substances, drink in moderation, get enough sleep, wear your seatbelt. Protect your skin and eyes, do not indoor tan, practice good hygiene, and find a primary care provider. Take special care of your mental, emotional, and sexual health. -
Healthy Eating
It is good to maintain a healthy diet including plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and low- or nonfat dairy products. Essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, fiber and healthy omega-3 fats. It is also important to limit the intake of processed foods. -
Preventative Health Care
Take care of your sexual, reproductive, mental, and emotional health. Take care of your skin and back. Work on building up muscle. -
Physical Activity
30–60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week—it can be helpful to find an activity or two we enjoy doing. Aerobic weight-bearing exercise like brisk walking, jogging and dancing, and biking, swimming, hiking or playing tennis are good options. Strength training (e.g., lifting weights) a few times a week can help boost metabolism and also help prevent osteoporosis. -
Healthy Eating
Continue maintaining a healthy diet as in your 30's. -
Physical Activity
Get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days
of the week—physical activity can go a long way toward helping you
manage your stress. -
Preventative Health Care
Take special care to prevent chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. Maintain a healthy blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and BMI. See the doctor if you begin noticing changes in vision or hearing loss. Be sure to regularly visit the doctor and stay up to date on your immunizations and screenings. -
Healthy Eating
Cut back on sodium (salt) 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
Get at least 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the
week, including aerobic exercise for heart health and weight-bearing exercise to reduce your risk for osteoporosis. Walking, jogging, biking, swimming, hiking, dancing and weight lifting are good choices. -
Preventative Health Care
Challenge your mind, do not smoke or use tobacco products, get enough sleep, reduce stress, drink only in moderation. Be careful to maintain normal blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. -
Healthy Eating
Limit processed foods and those that are high in fat and/or sugar. Fruits and vegetables (4-5 servings per day)
Fiber-rich, whole grains (3 servings per day)
Non- or low-fat dairy products (2 or 3 servings per day)
Lean meats and proteins, such as skinless chicken, fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, trout, herring), legumes, nuts and seeds. -
Physical Activity
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. -
Preventative Health Care
Make sure to receive your annual flu vaccine, blood pressure screening, bone density tests, breast exams, and other vaccines and tests. Make sure to talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your cognitive function or mental health.
