Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is a diet that does not contain excessive quantities of fat, sugar or salt, and that provides enough vitamins and minerals for the body to function at peak efficiency.

• Calcium and vitamin D intake can be improved by making a conscious effort to include 2 to 3 servings of non-fat milk, yogurt or cheese in one’s diet. Regardless of personal preferences or taste, there are numerous high calcium, high vitamin D foods available.
• Aerobic activity involving large muscle groups can be accumulated throughout the day by using the stairs more frequently at work or taking a brisk walk with a group of co-workers during one’s lunch hour 2 to 3 times a week.
• Following the Food guide pyramid