Main Menu	In the Spotlight:  Healthy Eating Our spotlight this month is surrounded around healthy eating. Healthy eating means something different to all of us but for most includes a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, low-fat/fat-free dairy products, and some healthy oils and fats. The holiday's are behind us and it's time to make those New Year's resolutions. This year, why not aim to eat a little healthier? Visit the United States Department of Agriculture's Website, www.mypyramid.gov, for the updated food guide pyramid introduced in 2005. Other Useful Information and Links Controlling Portion Sizes How much physical activity is recommended for older adults? 2008 Guidelines for Active Older Adults from Health and Human Services Food Exchange Lists Learn how to better manage your chronic conditions, click here to find a 6-week workshop in your area. To find out about cancer prevention presentations in your area, please click here. Did you know more than one-third of adults ages 65 and older fall in the United States each year?  Learn ways to prevent falls and injuries in your home by attending a one-hour workshop in your area.  Click here for additional information.  Healthy Eating       choose another article FDA Food Labeling for Older Adults
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