Maine Cardiovascular Health

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What You Can Do - In Your Community

• Ask that school gyms and pools be available during evening and/or weekend hours for public use.
• Ask town planners to require sidewalks and bike paths in new developments.
• Encourage your town to have tobacco-free playing fields.
• Ask local restaurants to offer low or nonfat milk and salad dressings, as well as healthy entrees.
• Encourage community groups to provide a healthy food option at events they sponsor.
• Work with local community groups and town officials to develop and maintain safe walking and biking trails.

 

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