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Start of the 20's
In your 20's:
Healthy Eating:
~ Maintain a healthy diet by limiting fast foods and processed foods and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low or non-fat dairy products.
Physical Activity:
~ Get plenty of exercise (at least 30 mins on every day of the week) and vary your exercises
Preventive Health Care:
~ Have gynecological exam every 2-3 years
~ Get your teeth cleaned every 6-12 months
~ Get hearing, vision, and health checked as needed -
Start of the 30's
In your 30's:
Healthy Eating:
~ Maintain a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables
~ Essential vitamins and minerals include: iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fats.
Physical Activity:
~ Get at least 30-60 mins of physical activity on most days of the week
Preventive Health Care:
~ Get a gynecological exam as recommended
~ Get your teeth cleaned every 6-12 months
~ Get hearing and vision checked as recommended -
Start of the 40's
In your 40's:
Healthy Eating:
~ Maintain a healthy diet
~ Drink alcohol only in moderation
Physical Activity:
~ Exercise regularly
Preventive Health Care:
~ Get all exams as needed and recommended
~ Get cholesterol, diabetes, and blood pressure checked regularly -
Start of the 50's
In your 50's:
Healthy Eating:
~ Maintain a healthy diet
~ Drink alcohol only in moderation
~ Cut down on sodium intakes
~ Take vitamins
Physical Activity:
~ Exercise regularly (30-60 mins on most days of the week)
Preventive Health Care:
~ Get all exams as needed and recommended
~ Get cholesterol, diabetes, and blood pressure checked regularly
~ Get enough sleep
~ Make sure to get vaccinations -
Start of the 60's
In your 60's
Healthy Eating:
~ Maintain a healthy diet with a variety of foods including plenty of fruits and vegetables
~ Drink alcohol only in moderation
~ Quit smoking
Physical Activity:
~ Exercise regularly (At least 30 mins on most days)
Preventive Health Care:
~ Get all exams as needed and recommended
~ See health care provider on a regular
~ Get cholesterol, diabetes, and blood pressure checked regularly
