Healthy living by the decade

By fasnow

  • Healthy living in your 20's

    Healthy living in your 20's
    During my 20's i will...
    - take measures to to prevent accidental injuries and will take care of my sexual,mental and emotional health
    - exercise regularly (hiking,running and strength training) at least thirty minutes on most days of the week
    - have a medical checkup and gynecological exam at least every two years
    - maintain a healthy weight by limiting fast foods and processed foods
    - eat plenty of fruits,vegetables,whole grains,lean protein and low fat dairy products

  • Healthy living in your 30's

    Healthy living in your 30's
    During my 30's i will...
    - get 30-60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week (aerobic bearing exercise like jogging,dancing,biking and swimming
    - make sure I get enough sleep,reduce stress and monitor my body mass
    - take care of my sexual and reproductive health
    - get a gynecological exam,a clinic breast exam Pap test and dental exam every 6-12 months
    - reduce the amount of sodium in my diet and eat lots of fruits and vegetables and obtain iron,calcium and folic acid

  • Healthy living in your 40's

    Healthy living in your 40's
    During my 40's i will...
    -find out about my family health history
    as well as will make sure my health care providers have this information
    -maintain my doctor-patient relationship,encourage a healthy lifestyle,get screenings for diseases and update immunizations
    - continue to eat a healthy diet of fruits,vegetables and meat for protein and important nutrients
    - continue to exercise 30-60 minutes most days of the week

  • Healthy Living in your 50's

    Healthy Living in your 50's
    During my 50's i will...
    -pay attention to good nutrition and limit foods that are high in unhealthy fat
    -l get omega 3s,whole grain,fiber, vitamins and minerals each day
    - get 30-60 minutes of physical activity on most days and will focus on aerobic exercise for heart health and weight-bearing exercise to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
    - get physical exams every two years along with blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings and diabetes screenings

  • Healthy living in your 60's

    Healthy living in your 60's
    In my 60's i will...
    - maintain a healthy weight by eating right and keepin an eye on portion sizes
    - get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week and will walk, do water aerobics,bowl or do light weight training
    - steer clear of foods high in fat and sugar and will eat fruits,vegetables,lean meats,proteins and fiber rich whole grains
    - get regular check-ups,Heath screenings,diagnostics test and immunizations