Healthy Eating Healthy Living

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Healthy EatingHealthy Living

• Nutrition and Fitness Basics
• Jane Student, 4th MWF

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Nutrition Guidelines

• Healthy Eating Pyramid
• Eat more vegetable oils, whole grains
• Eat less pasta, white bread

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Recommended Exercises

• 30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity
• Brisk walking
• Bicycling
• Gardening

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Relaxation Techniques

• Quiet the mind and body
• Visualize a tranquil setting
• Concentrate on positive thoughts
• Build strength and refresh the body
• Practice yoga or Pilates basics
• Improve balance through core training

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Healthy Living Benefits

• Lowers cholesterol, blood pressure
• Reduces heart disease risk
• Helps prevent adult-onset diabetes
• Affects 8 of adults
• Maintains body weight
• Helps avoid excess gain