Health Maintenance Timeline

  • Period: to

    20s

    healthy eating:
    -lots of fruits and vegetables
    -avoiding fast foods/processed foods
    -calcium, potassium, omega-3 fats, and folic acid
    physical activity:
    -getting enough sleep
    -30 minutes of excercise most days of the week
    -weight-baring excerices
    preventative health care:
    -no indoor tanning
    -protect skin and eyes
    -getting proper exams/screenings
  • Period: to

    30s

    healthy eating:
    -vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein low/non-fat dairy
    -iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, vitamins, fiber
    -reduce amount of sodium (salt)
    physical activity:
    -30-60 minutes excercise most days of the week
    -weight baring exercises
    -getting enough sleep
    preventative health care:
    -no smoking/tobacco, alcohol in moderation
    -monitor BMI/cholestrol
    -proper tests and screenings
  • Period: to

    40s

    healthy eating:
    -maintaining a healthy diet
    physical activity:
    -weight baring/strengthening exercises
    -avoiding overuse
    preventative health care:
    -screen for disese
    -develop/maintain doctor-patient relationship
  • Period: to

    50s

    eating healthy:
    -maintian good nutrition
    -avoid sodium and unhealthy fats
    physical activity:
    -30-60 minuts most days of the week
    -include aerobis and weight-baring exercises
    preventative health care:
    -routine exams/screenings
    -maintaining healthy wright
    -doctor-patient relationship
  • Period: to

    60s

    eating healthy:
    -drink alcohol in moderation
    -avoid processed foods high in fats+sugar
    -eat a variety of foods
    physical activity:
    -30 minutes most days of the week
    -find the right type of exercise for your body
    preventative health care:
    -proper screening/tests
    -regular check ups with health care provider
    -maintain a healthy heart