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Eat Healthy

 
The Basics
Your body needs the right vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to stay healthy.
 
The Benefits
A healthy diet can help protect you from heart disease, bone loss, colorectal cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
 
Take Action!
Making small changes in your eating habits can make a big difference in your life.
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Start Today: Small Steps
  • Print out this food diary to keep track of what you eat.
  • Make a shopping list with healthy snacks like fruit and non-fat yogurt.
  • Send an e-card to encourage a friend or family member to eat healthy foods.

Learn how eating healthy relates to heart disease; overweight and obesity; and colorectal cancer.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.

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