Nutrition

You Are What You Eat

For proper nutrition, eat a variety of foods from the Food Pyramid. Eat 6 to 11 servings of bread/rice/pasta, 3 to 5 servings of vegetables, 2 to 4 servings of fruit, 2 to 3 servings of milk/cheese products and 2 to 3 servings of nuts/fish/meat/eggs. Use fats, sweets and oils sparingly. If you have a health problem requiring a special diet, consult with your health provider about what to eat.

Feel Better From the Inside Out

Exercise has been found to prevent cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, help control diabetes and improve mental health. A complete fitness program includes aerobic, strength, endurance and flexibility exercises. Aerobic conditioning (brisk walking, running) enhances your body's ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Muscular strength (weight training) is your muscles' ability to exert force for a short period of time. Muscular endurance is your muscles' ability to sustain repeated contractions or apply continuous force against an unmoving object. Flexibility (yoga, stretching) is the ability of your joints and muscles to move through their full range of motion. Exercise at least three times a week for a minimum 20 minutes each time.