OBSERVANCES AND EVENTS
September
Fitness Challenge 2008 Working Well NJ – September 19, 2008
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – www.ovarian.org
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – www.fightprostatecancer.org
October
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – www.nbcam.org
Fire Prevention Week – October 5-11 – www.nfpa.org
November
Diabetes Awareness Month – www.diabetes.org
Great American Smokeout® – November 20 – www.cancer.org
New tracking tool on mypyramid.gov
A new diet and activity assessment tool from the United States Department of Agriculture is now available at www.mypyramidtracker.gov
The MyPyramid Menu Planner allows people to add their meals and snacks to see how the calories add up. The tool also tracks how many servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and meats and beans people get each day to see if they are meeting daily nutrition goals.
Five things to keep you healthy
www.healthfinder.gov now offers a Quick Guide to Healthy Living, offering five things every person can do to live a healthier life. The website provides basic information, the benefits of the activity, and some basic steps to get started. Five things to help you live a healthier life:
- Eat healthy.
- Get active.
- Get screened.
- Quit smoking.
- Watch your weight.
BEGIN YOUR PERSONALIZED HEALTH CHECK-UP
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