Make Colorful Life Choices Take charge, for your better health and quality of life
Living a healthy lifestyle involves making healthy choices
every day. Eating low-fat meals that include a variety of fruits and vegetables
every day is a cornerstone of a healthy life plan. Another cornerstone is physical
activity.
Being physically active can help you attain or maintain a healthy weight.
And there are other benefits, too. Being more active can:
Help prevent heart disease
Help control cholesterol levels and diabetes
Slow bone loss associated with aging
Lower the risk of certain cancers
Help reduce anxiety and depression
Combating Overweight and Obesity
Over half of adults in the United States are overweight or obese — and
today, obesity in children is rapidly becoming a major health crisis. Why is
weight control so important? It’s a health issue. Overweight and obesity
are associated with heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes,
stroke, arthritis, breathing problems, and psychological disorders. Choosing
healthier foods and exercising regularly will help.
Eat Your Colors: The health benefits of eating a
colorful variety of fruits and vegetables
