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Childhood Obesity
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CARE Tip: Pack for the Week
Pack
food
and
beverages
for
the
week
ahead:
Spend
an
hour
getting
organized
on
Sunday
and
save
time
and
money
all
week
long.
Wash...
CARE Tip: Make Plan-overs
Pack
lunch
while
you
cook
dinner:
You
can
cook
once
and
eat
twice
by
making
“planned-overs”
at
dinnertime.
Make
an
extra
serving...
CARE Tip: Make Food Fun
Make
healthy
foods
fun:
use
large
cookie
cutters
on
sandwiches,
put
stickers
on
lunch
bags,
and
get
fun
discounted
napkins
and...
CARE Tip: Lemon Fresh at the Ready
Keep
a
small
spray
bottle
of
lemon
juice
and
water
in
the
fridge,
and
spray
sliced
apples
to
keep
them
from
browning
during
the...
CARE Tip: Create a Snack Shelf
Create
a
“Snack
Shelf”
in
your
fridge
and
pantry,
and
stock
it
with
healthy
food
options
like
sliced
veggies
and
fruits
so
you’ll...
CARE Tip: Are You Really Hungry?
When
snacking,
think
about
whether
you’re
actually
hungry-
it
can
be
tempting
to
snack
if
you’re
tired,
bored,
lonely,
happy,
or...
CARE Tip: Are You Hungry, or Thirsty?
It’s
easy
to
confuse
the
signals
for
hunger
and
thirst-
stay
well
hydrated
throughout
the
day,
and
try
drinking
a
refreshing...
CARE Tip: Don't Multi-task
Pay
attention
to
your
snack-
it’s
easy
to
overeat
if
you
eat
while
driving,
reading,
or
watching
TV....
CARE Tip: Go With High Protein
Many
snack
foods
are
low
in
protein
and
high
in
sugar
and
fat.
A
high
protein
snack
like
meat,
dairy,
nuts,
or
soy
will
provide...
CARE Tip: Read the Label
Always
check
the
nutrition
facts
on
packaged
foods-
the
results
may
surprise
you!
Packaged
foods
often
contain
several
servings,...
CARE Tip: Frozen Grape Treats
Frozen
grapes
make
a
quick,
easy,
sweet
snack-
great
for
hot
summer
days!...
CARE Tip: Smart Size!
Swap
super
size
for
smart
size,
or
share
a
meal
with
a
friend!
Your
body
and
your
budget
will
thank
you....
CARE Tip: Substitutes for Soda
Substitute milk or water for soft drinks. (http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/MotivationalPosters/Texts/ES_Poster10.pdf)
CARE Tip: Get Moving!
Get
moving!
Take
a
walk,
ride
a
bicycle,
shoot
some
hoops-
find
an
activity
that
you
enjoy.
Even
10
minutes
of
movement
at
a
time...
CARE Tip: Choose Smaller
American
portion
sizes
have
increased
dramatically
over
the
past
four
decades,
and
are
now
much
larger
than
federal
serving
size...
CARE Tip: 30 Minutes a Day
Find
a
way
to
exercise
that
you
enjoy
and
try
to
get
out
and
be
active
30
minutes
each
day-
you’ll
soon
see
health
benefits!...
CARE Tip: It's Never Too Late
It’s
never
too
late
to
get
fit.
Start
small
and
slowly
increase
your
exercise
to
prevent
yourself
from
getting
overwhelmed
or...
CARE Tip: Use the Talk Test
While
exercising,
use
the
“talk
test:”
you
should
be
breathing
hard,
but
not
so
hard
that
you
can’t
carry
on
a
conversation....
CARE Tip: Eat Together
Children
who
eat
with
their
families
tend
to
make
healthier
choices-
have
family
dinners
several
times
a
week!...
CARE Tip: Plan Meals
Plan
meals
ahead
of
time-
it
will
help
you
make
sure
that
your
family
eats
a
healthy
and
balanced
meal....
CARE Tip: Aim for 5
Aim
for
five
fruits
and
veggies
each
day-
they
can
and
should
be
a
part
of
every
meal
and
snack!...
CARE Tip: Don't Push
Never
push
children
to
eat
when
they
aren’t
hungry,
or
to
finish
all
the
food
on
their
plates;
let
them
eat
slowly
and
stop
when...
CARE Tip: Smaller Plates
Use
smaller
plates,
bowls,
and
serving
spoons-
the
correct
portion
will
look
bigger
if
it’s
on
a
smaller
plate,
tricking
you
into...
CARE Tip: Use a Dish
Never
eat
directly
from
a
snack
container-
it’s
too
easy
to
overeat.
Instead,
put
a
serving
into
a
bowl....
CARE Tip: Set Aside
If
you
eat
out,
ask
for
half
of
your
portion
to
be
placed
in
a
to-go
container
before
you
start
eating.
It
will
control
your...
CARE Tip: Avoid Pink Milk
Avoid
breakfast
cereals
that
change
the
color
of
the
milk-
they’re
highly
processed
and
full
of
additives....
CARE Tip: Make it Yourself
Only
eat
junk
foods
like
fried
chicken
or
French
fries
if
you
make
them
yourself-
you’ll
eat
them
less
often
if
you
have
to
do...
CARE Tip: Paint Your Plate
The
most
colorful
foods
are
the
ones
with
the
most
nutrients.
Try
yellow
bananas,
red
tomatoes,
green
peppers,
lettuce,
and...
Did you know?
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17.5 million adults (7.7%) in the US have asthma. 7.1 million children (9.6%) in the US have asthma. (...
Did you know?
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Asthma
can
be
triggered
by
environmental
tobacco
smoke
(secondhand
smoke),
dust
mites,
outdoor
air
pollution,
cockroaches,
pets,...
Did you know?
Sun damage can occur in as little as 15 minutes, but can take 12 hours to show an effect. (http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SkinCancer/)
Did you know?
Sun damage can occur even on a cloudy day- clouds can filter UV rays, but not block them. Sun damage can also happen in the winter! (http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SkinCancer/)
Did you know?
People
with
light
skin,
a
family
history
of
skin
cancer,
high
levels
of
sun
exposure,
sunburns
early
in
life,
skin
that
burns,
freckles,
or
reddens
easily,
blue
or
green
eyes,
or...
Did you know?
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI in the US. (http://cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/STDFact-Chlamydia.htm)
Did you know?
Chlamydia symptoms are often mild or unnoticed, but the infection can cause serious health problems, including infertility. The infection can be treated easily with antibiotics. (...
Did you know?
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US. (http://cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/learn.htm)
Did you know?
Some
possible
symptoms
of
diabetes
include
frequent
urination,
excessive
thirst,
unexplained
weight
loss,
extreme
hunger,
sudden...
Did you know?
African
Americans,
Hispanic/Latino
Americans,
American
Indians,
and
some
Asian
Americans
and
Pacific
Islanders
are
at...
Did you know?
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1 in 8 pregnant women report using alcohol, though it can cause fetal disorders, learning disabilities, and physical defects. (...
Did you know?
Most people with genital herpes don’t know that they have it, and you can become infected even if your partner shows no signs or symptoms. (http://cdc.gov/std/Herpes/)
Did you know?
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV 1 and HSV 2. HSV 1 is associated with oral herpes (cold sores), while HSV 2 is associated with genital herpes. (...
Did you know?
It
can
be
hard
to
tell
if
you
have
the
flu
or
a
cold,
but
in
general,
the
flu
is
more
severe,
with
high
fever,
body
aches,
tiredness,
and
cough,
while
colds
are
milder,
with
runny...
Did you know?
There
are
two
ways
to
get
vaccinated
against
the
flu:
a
shot,
and
a
nasal
spray.
The
government
recommends
that
everyone
over
6...
Did you know?
Flu can be spread 1 day before symptoms appear, and 5-7 days after becoming sick- you can spread the flu before you know you have it! (http://cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/spread.htm)
Did you know?
The
flu
is
spread
by
sneezes,
coughs,
and
sometimes
by
touching
a
surface
with
flu
virus
on
it.
To
avoid
the
flu,
you
can
wash
your
hands
carefully
and
frequently,
and
cover
your...
Did you know?
Children
who
may
have
the
flu
should
never
be
given
aspirin,
because
it
can
cause
a
life
threatening
condition
called
Reye’s
Syndrome,
sometimes
leading
to
confusion,
seizures,...
Did you know?
Gonorrhea is becoming multidrug resistant. This means that the infection can’t be cured as easily with antibiotics, and prevention is more important than ever. (...
Did you know?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the US. (http://cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm)
Did you know?
About
47%
of
sudden
cardiac
deaths
happen
outside
of
a
hospital-
many
people
do
not
act
on
the
signs
and
symptoms
of
heart...
Did you know?
In
2003,
37%
of
US
adults
had
two
or
more
heart
disease
risk
factors,
including
inactivity,
obesity,
high
blood
pressure,...
Did you know?
There
are
five
major
symptoms
of
a
heart
attack:
pain
or
discomfort
in
the
jaw,
neck,
or
back,
feeling
weak,
light-headed
or...
Did you know?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI, and there are over 40 strains of HPV. Most people with HPV don’t know that they are infected. (...
Did you know?
Some
strains
of
HPV
can
cause
genital
warts
and
cervical
cancer.
Cervical
cancer
often
has
no
symptoms
until
it
is
very
advanced;
yearly
testing
can
help
catch
cancer
earlier
and...
Did you know?
A
calorie
is equal
to
the
amount
of
energy
used
to
raise
one
kilogram
of
water
by one degree
Celsius
at
sea
level.
The
calories...
Did you know?
Obesity
is
defined
as
having
a
body
mass
index
(BMI)
of
30
or
higher.
Obesity
can
increase
the
risk
of
coronary
heart
disease,...
Did you know?
Children and teens have a different BMI calculation than adults. For a children’s BMI calculator, see: ...
Did you know?
Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STD in you, sexually active women. About 7.4 million new cases occur each year. (http://cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm
Did you know?
Trichomoniasis
causes
genital
inflammation,
which
can
in
turn
increase
a
woman’s
susceptibility
to
HIV
infection
if
she
is
exposed.
It
can
also
increase
the
chance
that
a
woman...
Did you know?
Pregnant women with Trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early, or with a low birth weight. (http://cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm)
