You can become a Champion for Change for your family by making
meals and snacks packed with plenty of fruits and vegetables and
making sure your family is physically active every day.
Eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables as part of a lowfat,
high fiber diet may lower your risk of serious problems like obesity,
type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.
The amount of fruits and vegetables that is right for you depends on
your age, gender, and physical activity level. View the Recommended
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables chart on pages 4 and 5 to find out how
many cups of fruits and vegetables each person in your family needs.
Don’t forget to be active, too! Being physically active gives you more
energy. It helps lower stress. And, it helps you keep a healthy body
weight. To take care of your health and lower the risk of serious health
problems, you need at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical
activity every day (like dancing, walking, or doing yard work). Children
need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Start using these low-cost, easy-to-make recipes today to keep your
family healthy and happy!
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