Eat healthy.

-Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day.

-Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol.

-Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight.

-Fruits and Veggies

Healthy Weight

-Be active.

-Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles.

-Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. Include activities that raise their breathing and heart rates and that strengthen their muscles and bones.

Physical activity helps to:

-Maintain weight

-Reduce high blood pressure

-Reduce risk for type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and several forms of cancer

-Reduce arthritis pain and associated disability

-Reduce risk for osteoporosis and falls

-Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

Protect yourself and your family.

-Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

-Wash hands to stop the spread of germs.

-Avoid smoking and breathing other people’s, or (second hand), smoke.

-Build safe and healthy relationships with family and friends.

-Be ready for emergencies. Gather emergency supplies. Make a plan. Be informed.

-Wash Your Hands

Manage stress.

-Balance work, home, and play.

-Get support from family and friends.

-Stay positive.

-Take time to relax.

-Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Make sure kids get more, based on their age.

-Get help or counseling if needed.