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Be Physically Active Each Day
Administration
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Eat
a Nutritious Diet
Americans
should make simple adjustments to their diet and avoid
excessive portions. Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption
is a central part of a healthier diet, and good overall
nutrition lowers the risk of getting heart disease, stroke,
cancer, and osteoporosis. Administration actions  Enhancing the National 5
A Day for Better Health Program Promoting Nutrition Curriculum and Education in
our Schools Supporting the Eat Smart-Play Hard Campaign |
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Get
Preventive Screenings
Americans
may be surprised to learn how a simple test like a cholesterol
screen or a blood pressure check can reveal current health
status and identify a need to adjust diet or behavior.
Administration actions Creating the Healthy Communities Innovation Initiative
Raising
Awareness of Diabetes Screening, especially for WomenStrengthening
and Improving Medicare |
Make
Healthy Choices Administration
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Take a look at photos from the kickoff event for President Bush's Healthier US fitness initiative.
Many
chronic diseases can be prevented with modest exercise,
in some cases as simple as walking for half an hour.
There are countless opportunities for physical activity
that need not be strenuous or very time-consuming to
be beneficial.
Avoid
tobacco and drugs and the abuse of alcohol and make
smart and safe choices in your everyday life.