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LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE:ADULTS

SEVEN CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2013–2014, more than 2 in 3 adults were considered to be overweight or have obesity. Being overweight or having obesity increases risk for many health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint problems, and gallstones, among other conditions.1 Managing your weight contributes to good health now and as you age.

Common recommendations for losing weight include creating a healthy eating guide, being physically active, and creating other healthy habits like managing stress and getting optimal sleep.2 If you have extreme obesity and related health problems, your health provider may consider other treatments.3

1www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/overweight-obesity2 www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html3www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity

Brigham City 5 West 200 North Brigham City, UT

435-723-7999

Garden City325 West Logan Hwy

Garden City, UT 435-946-3660

Montpelier 152 South 4th Street

Montpelier, ID 208-847-2108

North Logan1515 N. 400 E.,

Suite 104North Logan, UT

435-755-6061

Providence517 W 100 N,

Suite 110Providence, UT 435-755-6075

Evanston

75 Yellow Creek Road, Suite 102,

Evanston, WY 307-789-8290

Rock Springs2620 Commercial

Way, Suite 140Rock Springs, WY

307-212-5116

Bear Lake Community Health Center, Inc. receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

Bear Lake Community Health Center, Inc. complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

Healthy EatingWhat constitutes good nutrition for one adult

may not necessarily be right for another. Depending on your age, health goals, and other factors (such as if you are pregnant or breastfeeding), your individual eating needs will change. ChooseMyPlate.gov is a great resource for helping you create a healthier

eating style.1

How Much Physical Activity Do I Need?Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. According to the 2008 Physical Activity

Guidelines for Americans, there are two types of physical activity needed each week to improve your health – aerobic and muscle-strengthening.

Moderate-Intensity Aerobic ActivityAnything that gets your heart beating faster counts.

At least

150minutes a week

Muscle-Strengthening ActivityAnything that makes your muscles work harder than usual.

At least

2days

a week

General Eating Guidelines:

Fruits: Focus on whole fruits

Vegetables: Vary your veggies

Grains: Make half your grain intake whole grains

Proteins: Vary your protein routine

Dairy: Move to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt

www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm

1www.myplate.gov/