HINTS FOR GETTING STARTED ON
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND
HEALTHY EATING
 Choose to move. Add more physical activity into your daily life.
Set realistic and safe goals. Build up your strength, endurance,
and fitness.
Involve your friends and family in your physical activity choices.
Choose a variety of foods from all food groups to eat a balanced
meal plan within your calorie needs.
Be careful to limit saturated and trans fat, sodium (salt), and added sugars.
Share and enjoy mealtimes with friends and family.
Be sure to start your day with breakfast, and eat regular meals and
snacks that fit into your daily schedule. Think about what, when,
and how much you eat.
All foods fit into a healthy meal plan when eaten in moderation.
Your body needs many vitamins and minerals. Remember to eat:
- Low-fat and fat-free foods from the milk group for
calcium.
- Lean meats; shellfish such as shrimp; ready-to-eat
cereals with added iron; spinach; cooked dry beans, peas, and lentils; and
enriched and whole grains for iron.
- Breakfast cereals with added vitamins and minerals, dark
green leafy vegetables, and citrus fruits for folate.
Eat healthy and be active to improve your health and energy level
today and later in life. |
