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Eat Smart for Better Health

By eating a healthy diet, you can reduce your cancer risk. Foods low in fat and high in fiber can help keep you healthy.

View over 550 great recipes to help you prepare healthier meals!

What can you and your family do:

1. Order a free Healthy Eating Kit now! In it you will find healthy recipes, cooking tips and other nutrition advice.

2. Take the Healthy Eating Quiz!

3. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat at least 4 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables a day, especially those rich in vitamins A and C. For additional information on serving sizes and choosing fruits and vegetables, download Nutrition Tips from Learn To Live.

4. Increase the fiber in your usual diet. Besides fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals are good sources of fiber. For more healthy tips, download Nutrition Tips from Learn To Live.

5. Lower the fat, especially trans fat. Try to reduce the fat you eat by choosing lean meat, fish, skinned poultry, low-fat dairy products and vegetable oils. Avoid fried foods and those cooked with butter and oil. When dining out look for low-fat menu options, or ask whether food can be baked or broiled instead of fried. For more information, download the following:

How can you shop for healthier foods?

Learn To Live sponsors nutrition education programs including "Good Food for Good Health Weekends" at many County supermarkets each year. Shoppers can take home free recipes and other healthy eating information. At scheduled times, the stores feature nutrition booths where consumers can talk with health educators. Call the Learn To Live Line for a list of stores or check the Department of Health's calendar of upcoming health events.

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Last Update: 3.27.08

Let's work together to promote healthier living in Anne Arundel County.