The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services are calling for nominations to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The independent advisory committee will review the scientific evidence to help inform the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The deadline to submit nominations for the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is October 6, 2018, at 11:59 pm, Eastern Time.…
This September, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) celebrate the fourth annual Go4Life Month! Go4Life® is NIA’s national campaign to help adults 50+ fit exercise and physical activity into their daily life. In September, we observe Go4Life Month as a way to spotlight the importance of regular exercise and physical activity for healthy aging. This year’s Go4Life Month theme is Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!
One in 5 children in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Eating fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. People who eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help lower their risk many health problems — including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and some types of cancers.
Fruits & Veggies — More Matters Month in September is a great time to spread the word about the importance of healthy eating, and to encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.…
Todos creemos que sabemos cómo cepillarnos los dientes; una buena lavada en la mañana y en la noche, una buena enjuagada y tal vez un enjuague bucal...
