Dental Health
Good dental health can help us now and in the long-term. We can achieve good dental health through good nutrition and oral hygiene. This is important for people of all ages. Parents need to teach young children about dental health. They do this through example and also helping children to develop good habits. Dental health is also very important for women who are pregnant. It can reduce the chance of premature births and having a low birth weight baby.
Benefits of Exercise
Looking for a way to improve your health? Regular exercise can make a big impact on your fitness. It is not as important what exercise you do, just that you move! The more consistent your exercise habits are the more benefits you will have. Exercise can help you with the following:
- Regulate weight gain
- Prevent bone loss
- Increase energy
- Manage and release stress
- Increase muscle strength and ability
- Provide a way to share interests with friends and family
- Help delay or prevent chronic diseases
- Create heart healthy habits that help obesity, high blood pressure, and poor cholesterol levels
- Improve anxiety and depression
- Increase self-esteem
- Improve sleeping habits
Food Safety and Sanitation
Part of keeping you and your family healthy is to follow food safety and sanitation recommendations. You can learn how to safely prepare, handle, and store food. When this knowledge is put into practice you can feel sure that the food your family is eating is safe from harmful bacteria. Some important steps for food safety and sanitation are:
- Wash your hands before and after handling food
- Sanitize cooking surfaces and utensils
- Heat hot foods to the right temperature to destroy bacteria
- Keep hot foods hot
- Keep cold foods cold
What is a Healthy Weight for Me?
We know that people come in all different shapes and sizes. A healthy weight isn’t the same number for everyone. It is not just a number on a scale, but also includes how you feel. Are you able to perform day to day activities? Do you feel good and are you able to enjoy life? The best weight for you is one that keeps you healthy.
In today’s world, maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge. Food portions are much larger than they used to be, and our schedules are busier. However, even though there are challenges, reaching your healthy weight is an important goal. The closer you come to your goal the more you lower your risk of serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke.
