The document outlines key aspects of preventative health, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and safety precautions. It highlights the benefits of managing stress and maintaining good relationships. Additionally, it stresses the need for regular health check-ups to monitor and mitigate health risks.

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Fitango Education
Health Topics
Preventative Health

2. 1
Overview
**Eat healthy
-- Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole
grains every day.
-- Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar,
salt, fat, and alcohol.

3. 2
Overview
**Eat healthy
-- Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy
weight.
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4. 3
Be Active
**Be active**
Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Include
activities that raise your breathing and heart rates
and that strengthen your muscles.

5. 4
Be Active
**Be active**
Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a
day. Include activities that raise their breathing and
heart rates and that strengthen their muscles and
bones.
Physical activity helps to:
Maintain weight
Reduce high blood pressure

6. 5
Be Active
**Be active**
Reduce risk for type 2 diabetes, heart attack,
stroke, and several forms of cancer
Reduce arthritis pain and associated disability
Reduce risk for osteoporosis and falls
Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

7. 6
Safety
**Protect yourself and your family**
Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect
repellent.
Wash hands to stop the spread of germs.

8. 7
Safety
**Protect yourself and your family**
Avoid smoking and breathing other people’s, or
(second hand), smoke.
Build safe and healthy relationships with family
and friends.
Be ready for emergencies. Gather emergency
supplies. Make a plan. Be informed.

9. 8
Manage Stress
**Manage stress**
Balance work, home, and play.
Get support from family and friends.
Stay positive.
Take time to relax.

10. 9
Manage Stress
**Manage stress**
Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Make sure kids
get more, based on their age.
Get help or counseling if needed.

11. 10
Check ups
**Get check-ups**
Ask your doctor or nurse how you can lower your
risk for health problems.
Find out what exams, tests, and shots you need
and when to get them.

12. 11
Check ups
**Get check-ups**
See your doctor or nurse for regular check-ups and
as often as directed. Get seen if you feel sick, have
pain, notice changes, or have problems with
medicine.