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| February Health Observances and Holidays |
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 | American Heart Month
American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month." |
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| Bake for Family Fun Month
Home Baking Association.
Bake for Family Fun Month is the perfect time for families to share the goodness of baking. This site includes baking activities, recipes, tips, and safety information to help celebrate this event. |
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 | Black History Month
DHHS. OPHS. Office of Minority Health.
Black History Month is a great time to celebrate the food and culture of African American people. It is also a good opportunity to raise awareness of the health and nutritional issues traditionally faced by African Americans. |
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| Canned Food Month
Canned Food Alliance.
Use these quick dinner recipes, tips & time savers from the Canned Food Alliance to help celebrate Canned Food Month. |
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| National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
National Eating Disorders Association.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place during the fourth week in February and highlights the fact that body size and shape are influenced by biological factors. |
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| Wise Health Consumer Month
American Institute for Preventive Medicine.
Medical decisions made by an informed consumer are more likely to be correct and the AIPM strives to provide well researched, regularly updated self-care guides and lifestyle change programs to help consumers make important health decisions and behavior changes. |
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| February Celebrations
Did you know? February is also...
- National Cherry Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Snack Food Month
- National Sweet Potato Month
- Potato Lover's Month
- Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
and includes:
- Agricultural Week (1st week)
- Give Kids a Smile Day (First Friday)
- Kiwi Day (2nd)
- National Woman's Heart Day (17th)
- National Stuffed Mushroom Day (4/5th)
- Pancake Day
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| Resource Finder Highlights |
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 | Body & Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Eating & Living
DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Body & Soul is an evidence-based health and wellness program developed for African American churches. The program encourages participants to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables every day for better health. |
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 | Eating for A Healthy Heart
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition.
This booklet covers eating less fat and sodium, fewer calories and more fiber. Use of the Nutrition Facts panel is also discussed. Great resource for American Heart Month! |
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| Stairs: This is an Exercise Machine
Maine Nutrition Network.
This poster, from the Healthy Weight Awareness Campaign, highlights simple steps to better health, such as using the stairs. Climbing the stairs is a great indoor exercise during the cold winter months. |
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Last Modified: Sep 23, 2008 |
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