Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

are the keys to looking and feeling your best for life.

Physical Activity-It's Everywhere You Go

At home:

• Do housework
• Work in the yard-mow the grass, rake leaves, pick up trash, etc.
• Walk the dog

At work:

• Walk down the hall to speak with someone, instead of using the telephone
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Walk around your building (whether inside or out) for a break

At play:

• Plan family outings and vacations that include physical activity (hiking, swimming, etc.)
• Dance to your favorite music in your living room
• Make a date with a friend to enjoy your favorite activity (walking, dancing, playing with your dog at the park, etc.)

Try some of these ideas to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet:

In the morning:

• Drink a glass of 100% juice
• Slice a banana on your cereal
• Put dried fruit in a sandwich bag with dry ready-to-eat cereal

At lunch:

• Eat a salad
• Add carrots or celery sticks to your sack lunch
• Eat an apple for dessert

At dinner:

• Heat and eat a side of frozen or canned vegetables
• Add lettuce and tomatoes to your burger or chicken sandwich
• Use fruits and veggies as garnish (circles of carrots, wedges of tomato or orange, etc.)

For snacks and desserts:

• Top regular or frozen yogurt with fruits
• Add fruit to muffins and cookies
• Drink 100% juice, instead of soda

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department encourages everyone to increase his or her daily physical activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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