Hydration 101
Make water your No.1 beverage. Take a refillable water bottle wherever you go. Aim for 48-68 ounces of water a day!
Mental Health is Essential
When it comes to diet, sleep and exercise, having good, strong routines is linked to both improved mental health and physical health. Develop your own mental health tools: *Recognize your feelings *Find routines that lift you up *Remove toxic influences *Connect with others
30 to 40 %
According to the CDC, smokers are 30 to 40 % more likely to get type 2 diabetes than people who don’t smoke! Eating healthy, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight also reduces your chances of getting type 2 diabetes!
1440
There are 1440 minutes in 24 hours. At least 60 of those minutes should be for getting some exercise! Use your time wisely, get up and move!
100 %
When drinking juice make sure you are drinking 100% juice and not juice drinks, cocktails and juice beverages. Limit your juice intake to less than 8 ounces/day. Eat fruit instead for more fiber and less sugar!
Healthy Eating
Hey you! Are you getting at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day? Any combination is fine (3 fruits + 2 vegetables; 1 fruit + 4 vegetables), just make sure you are getting a variety!
8 to 10
8 to 10 hours of sleep per 24 hours is what the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends for 13-18 year olds. Not getting enough sleep puts you at a higher risk for many health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health and injuries.
No flu 4 U!
According to CDC the single best way to protect against seasonal flu and its potential complications is for children aged 6 months and older to get a seasonal influenza vaccine each year. Have you gotten your flu shot? Now is the time. Talk to your parents/guardians about protecting you from getting the flu!
Autumn Glory Steps
Get active with your friends! Compete with one another to see how many steps you can get each day of the Autumn Glory Festivities! Did you know that 2,000 steps is equivalent to walking a mile? 6,000 steps/day (3 miles) is for health, and 10,000 steps/day (5 miles) is for fitness!
60 Minutes
🚴♂️ Did you get your 60 minutes of physical activity today?