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UNP-0014 Enjoy Life To Its Fullest!

UNP-0014, New April 2001. Donnie L. Cook, Extension Specialist, Health and Nutrition, Alabama A&M University.


Enjoy Life To Its Fullest!
Eating Healthy Promotes

  • Alertness
    • mental
    • physical
  • Positiveness
    • decision-making
    • attitude
    • activities
  • Performance
    • work
    • school
    • sports
    • fun & play
  • Longevity
    • good health
    • general well-being
  • Energy
    • vigor
    • vitality
    • strength


Choose Wisely

The Food Pyramid

 

Fats, Oils & Sweets

  • Use sparingly

Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group

  • 2-3 servings daily

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group

  • 2-3 servings daily

Vegetable Group

  • 3-5 servings daily

Fruit Group

  • 2-4 servings daily

Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group

  • 6-11 servings daily
 


Benefits of Exercise

  • Reduces
    • stress
    • blood pressure
    • blood sugar
    • appetite
    • body weight
  • Increases
    • use of blood cholesterol
    • blood circulation
    • energy and stamina

Everyone Needs Exercise!


Rest & Relaxation

  • Reduces
    • tiredness
    • mood swings
    • stress
    • irritability
  • Increases
    • decision-making
    • energy
    • freshness
    • health & happiness


This project is funded by USDA, ARS, BA, FMOD and Alabama Cooperative Extension System


For more information, contact your county Extension office. Visit http://www.aces.edu/counties or look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find contact information.
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and home economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, and other related acts, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) offers educational programs, materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
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