Steps To Get Healthy

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Set Healthy Goals

• Participate in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.
• Consume fewer calories than you expend.
• Eat smaller meals 3 to 5 times per day: preferably whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. 
• Get preventive screenings.
• Get between 7 and 9 hours of restful sleep per night.
• Consume ½ your body weight (lbs.) in ounces of water daily.

Corrective & Preventative Activities

• Walk briskly to and from lunch; take the stairs instead of the elevator, play with your children or pets.
• Determine your daily caloric intake and eat accordingly.
• Use the Food Pyramid guidelines when choosing meals.
• Make your annual check-up the same date as your auto expiration.
• Remove the television from your room to increase restful sleep.
• Aim to drink a 16-ounce glass of water before each meal.