Good nutrition and plenty of physical activity are important for good health at any age. Eating healthful foods and exercising for health throughout life will help you:
- Enjoy a variety of foods
- Feel your best and work productively
- Build physical strength and endurance
- Reduce your risk of health problems such as : heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and cancer.
Healthy habits should be --
REALISTIC - Small changes work best.
FLEXIBLE - Don't give up because you overeat at one meal or don't meet your exercise goal for one day. Balance your physical activity and what you eat over several days.
SENSIBLE - Enjoy your food; just don't overdo it.
In order to prevent foodborne illnesses, K-State University scientists and educators present information on safe food handling practices for the benefit of Kansans.
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