Author: COOK PubID: UNP-0014

Title:

ENJOY LIFE TO ITS FULLEST!

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Enjoy Life To Its Fullest!

 

Be Proactive...

follow recommendations for a healthier you!

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

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Choose Wisely

Grains

• Eat 6 oz. every day

Vegetables

• Eat 2-1/2 cups every day

Fruits

• Eat 2 cups every day

Milk

• Get 3 cups every day

Meat and Beans

• Eat 5-1/2 oz. every day

Fats, Sugars, and Salt

• Make most of your fat sources from fish, nuts, and vegetable oils

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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!

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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 the Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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UNP-0014, Revised Novemberber 2011, Donnie L. Cook, Ph.D., Health & Nutrition Specialist, Alabama A&M University

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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.

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Published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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