Healthy Living: 8 Steps to Take Today

Healthy living starts right now. Experts tell you how.

Healthy living is within your reach, starting today. Sure, healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan fad. But there are steps you can take right now that will make today healthier than yesterday and pave the way for healthy living tomorrow, too.

Here's your checklist of practical healthy living tips that are ready to go. Let's get started.

Healthy Living Step No. 1: Take stock.

Your first step toward healthy living is to get a handle on your health status right now. Here's your to-do list:

Make appointments with your doctor and dentist. Catch up on your routine screening and immunizations, and take the opportunity to ask your doctor any questions you might have.
Gauge your girth. Measure your height and weight to check your BMI, and measure your waist circumference to see if you're overweight and if your waistline is putting your health at risk.

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TIPS FOR ADULTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...........................................1 How can I use this booklet?......................................1 HEALTHY WEIGHT ........................................2 What is a

healthy weight?.........................................2 What are the health risks of being overweight or obese?

..................................................................3 Why do people become overweight? ......................4 HEALTHY EATING .........................................6 What kinds of foods should I eat? ............................6 How can I follow a healthy eating plan?...................7 What if I need to lose