This national program focuses on the importance of women’s health and fitness with activities planned around the country. Here are a few guidelines for women on ways to improve their overall nutritional and physical health:<\/p>\n
Eat healthy:
\n-Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day.
\n-Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol.
\n-Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight. <\/p>\n
Be active:
\nBe active for at least 2\u00bd hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles.
\nHelp 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. <\/p>\n
Protect yourself:
\n-Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
\n-Wash hands to stop the spread of germs.
\n-Avoid smoking and breathing other people\u2019s smoke.
\n-Build safe and healthy relationships with family and friends.
\n-Be ready for emergencies. Make a supply kit. Make a plan. Be informed. <\/p>\n
Manage stress:
\n-Balance work, home, and play.
\n-Get support from family and friends.
\n-Stay positive.
\n-Take time to relax.
\n-Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
\nMake sure kids get more, based on their age.
\n-Get help or counseling if needed. <\/p>\n
This is also a good time to take inventory of your current nutritional status and make necessary lifestyles. Also, be sure you make any annual health check-ups, including gynecological care, dental, vision and overall physical examinations to ensure that you are taking all necessary steps to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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