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2019- 20 years old
Staying healthy involves making good lifestyle choices and decisions, taking precautions to avoid accidental injuries, and following recommendations for preventative care. -Get enough sleep -Limit eating fast foods, processed foods, and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight. Make sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low or nonfat dairy products. -Talk to your health care provider about contraception, safe sex, and STD prevention -
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Healthy Living by Decade
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2029- 30 years old
-As the metabolism begins to slow, it's important to continue eating a healthy diet. Essential vitamins and minerals can help ensure good health in 30s and beyond. -Get 30-60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Make building muscle a priority, as fat begins to replace muscle beginning in our 30s. -Make sure to follow routine health checks and screenings -Get plenty of sleep and try your best to reduce stress. -Monitor BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol levels -
2039-40 years old
-The 40s is an important decade for preventing health problems, contact your health provider and ask about recommendations for routine exams, screening procedures and immunizations. -if you haven't already, adopt healthy habits like eating right and exercising regularly to help prevent health problems. -
2049-50 years old
-Cut back on sodium, limit foods that are high in unhealthy fats, -Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, fiber, vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. -Stay physically and mentally active, participate in at least 30-60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week -Get enough sleep and reduce amounts of stress -Ask health care provider about routine exams, screening procedures, and immunizations recommended for people in their 50s -
2059- 60 years old
-Being overweight can have a greater impact on our health, eat right and be cautious of portion sizes -Exercise for at least 30 minutes regularly -Contact health care provider concerning cognitive function, especially if you are experiencing memory loss or confusion. -Protect your heart, heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women.
