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Sweating is a good thing!
What- Your body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially
with high humidity, sweating isn't enough. Therefore internal body temperature can rise to dangerous levels. * * Who- Most heat illnesses
occur from staying out in the heat too long. Exercising too much for your age and physical condition are also factors. Those
at special risk include older adults, young children and those who are sick or overweight. * Danger- DehydrationRemember thirst may not be triggered until
you are already dehydrated. Check your urine regularly and make sure it stays the color of lemonade, not the color of tea.
* To avoid
heat related illnesses- - Rest and stay indoors if possible, in air conditioning
- Use cool shower, bath, or sponge bath
- Wear lightweight clothing and use hats, umbrellas- stay in the shade if outdoors.
- Drink water and replace minerals by drinking sports drinks (avoid liquids that contain alcohol, or
large amounts of sugar—these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.)
- Avoid hot foods and heavy meals—they add heat to your body.
You are
what you eat! Feeling tired, worn
out, achey?… You are probably eating too much junk. Make a change in your life- TODAY! EAT
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Fruits
Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned,
frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. Vegetables
Any vegetable or 100% vegetable
juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried; and may
be whole, cut-up, or mashed.
Grains Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley
or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of
grain products. Proteins All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans
and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group.
Dairy Milk and milk products- cheese, yogurt, and even frozen
treats (go for low fat- milk and yogurt have less fat than ice cream.)
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Click here to learn about healthy eating!
Most people in America * do not eat enough
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vegetables and fruits-
. TRY
FOR FIVE A DAY!
. Some tips to sneak them into your meals-
Breakfast: · Add fruit to your morning cereal (try fruit with a little
cereal instead of cereal with a little fruit.) · Use fruit and yogurt instead of milk with your
cereal. · Cut up oranges and sprinkle granola on them for a breakfast treat.
Lunch: · Try peanut butter with thinly sliced apples
or pears instead of jelly. · Add greens to your sandwich (cilantro,
sprouts, lettuce, peppers, celery, onions.) · Have an apple or applesauce instead of a cookie for a sweet finish to your meal. Snacks: · Chunks of apple with yogurt dip for after school or after work. · A bowl of orange wedges and nuts make a great snack.
Supper: · Add cut up broccoli to macaroni and cheese for the kids (and grown-ups.) · Add vegetables to crumbled hamburger to make your own “helper”- with cabbage, carrots
and celery or add potatoes and onions. Think outside the box! · Add life to your favorite casserole dish with cooked carrots
or green beans.
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