A Lifetime Initiative

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Percent of Adult with Obesity by State.

Vending Machine foods are the preferred lunches Some say due to convenience Some say due to taste Healthy practices start in the home.

Video Games, Computers and Televisions Substitute for activities such as; play tag, soccer, riding bikes, enrolling our children in dance classes and baseball or soccer teams. Fitting “fun” exercise into their weekly routine helps promote healthy habits.

Kids who are active will have stronger muscles and bones. Less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and will have lower blood pressure as adults. Serotonin and Dopamine Exercise helps us avoid medications

Exercise is like taking a little Prozac or a little Ritalin at just the right moment. - John J. Ratey, MD at Harvard Medical School Anyone with a brain exercises these days. -Jean Lawrence; WebMD

Set a goal of 20 min’s a day 4-5 days a week to raise your heart beat. Get involved in sports, dance, or high energy activities. Play with your kids!! Chose the stairs over the elevator.

 Can we make a difference in our health?  A difference in our appearance??  A change for the better??? YES WE CAN!!!!

One of your most important appointments Set an expectation Serve good, nutritious food Save lectures for another time Listen respectfully

Strengthens family bonds Promotes healthier eating habits Children get better grades Helps children resist negative peer pressure Less likely to smoke, drink, do drugs

Industrial Revolution World Wars sent women to work The Building of big cities and populations

Eye level(Children and Adults) Checkout Aisle Ends

Local Food = Close to Home Food is fresher/ Better Tasting Less “food miles” Fruits and Vegetables can ripen naturally

Supports the local economy and local farming communities Farm to table traceability – Know where your food is produced How does one purchase locally? Locally owned grocery stores Attend a farmers market

Plant and grow your own garden Enjoy food in season at its peak taste. It’s fun and rewarding. Better health for you, your family, and the future.

Exercise Have Family Meal Time Shop Healthier Try a Farmer’s Market Remember the Kids