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EAT HEALTHY

facts:
- Annual cost for chronic conditions and diseases is big $$$$:
$117 billion for obesity
$66 billion for high blood pressure
$432 billion for heart disease and strokes
$50 billion for weight-loss aids, diet foods, supplements, and weight-loss medications
- 79% likelihood exists that an overweight child will become an overweight adult.
- 75% of adults don't eat the recommended daily 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables.
- snack consumption by children has increased 300% from 20 years ago.
- 400,000 people die annually from poor eating habits & laziness

TAKE ACTION TODAY

If you suffer from or have a family history of any aforementioned chronic conditions or diseases, consult your family physician for dietary counseling

Here are some ideas to help

-Eat fewer foods with refined grains & sugars; reduce your intake of fatty foods; and eat smaller portions.

-Eat more dark green veggies, legumes, fruits, whole grains, low-fat milk, and lean meats.

-Eat slowly so that you will feel full before you have overeaten.

-Don't make food a reward

-Develop a routine and eat at similar times each day

-Drink Plenty of Water

-Limit snacking

Eat to live; don't live to eat

YOU MATTER

From the book

Every Monday Matters

by: Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza