Health and Nutrition
To be the best you can be, you need to take care of yourself. Eat a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of foods, and get enough exercise to maintain a healthy body weight and relieve stress.
In Maine we have high rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke. Through healthy lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, eating more fruits, vegetables, and low fat foods, and walking for 20 minutes, three times a week, you can help reduce your risk of developing these diseases. Visit Healthy Maine Partnerships to learn more. At this site you’ll find:
- 3-A-Day
- Partnership for a Tobacco Free Maine
- Maine Cardiovascular Program
- Community Health Program
- Bureau of Health’s Coordinated School Health Programs
The National Body Challenge is another way to increase your fitness with free, personalized plans that focus on your health. And learning more about the eight components of the Coordinated School Health Programs can enhance your child's health and fitness as well!