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DYK Many older adults do not get the recommended amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, & potassium. The Nutrition Facts label can help older adults and caregivers make informed food choices.
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#olderamericansmonth #nutrition
Physical activity is key to healthy aging. #DYK that physical activity can help older adults maintain independence and carry out everyday tasks? Learn more: health.gov/sites/default/… #MoveInMay #OlderAmericansMonth
There’s still time to sign up for the next meeting of the 2025 #DietaryGuidelines Advisory Committee on May 29–30! Register today: mregs.nih.gov/oash/edp1-vp34…
Heading to a picnic or barbecue for #MemorialDay ? Don't forget about food safety! Stay safe with these easy-to-follow tips for handling food outdoors.
#WashYourHands
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Show your older loved ones you care by starting a conversation about fall prevention! #MyHealthfinder has great tips to keep them safe and steady on their feet: health.gov/myhealthfinder… #OlderAmericansMonth
#OlderAmericansMonth is the perfect time to explore the #PhysicalActivity Guidelines Midcourse Report! Get strategies that professionals working for and with #OlderAdults can use to help them stay active and connected to their communities: health.gov/our-work/nutri…
📢 Calling all public health professionals and #PhysicalActivity experts! Listen to the latest episode of the Move to Live®More podcast to hear the insights behind our #MoveYourWay campaign development and messaging: movetolivemore.com/podcast/making…
Calling all adults who care for or work with adolescents! It’s #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth — and this week focuses on increasing youth agency and engagement and supporting the caring adults in their lives. Learn more: opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-three #HealthyYouthNAHM Office of Population Affairs (OPA)
On today's #PHRME , ASTHO's Lillian Colasurdo updates on state public health priorities & Dr. Katrina Piercy of Health.gov highlights a focus on physical activity for older adults in the HHS.gov Move Your Way campaign.
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#OlderAmericansMonth
Many of the risk factors for stroke can be managed. Taking small steps like eating healthy, getting regular physical activity, managing stress, and aiming for a healthy weight can help prevent stroke. go.nih.gov/RcA6Cq3 #StrokeMonth
Staying active and eating healthy are great ways to help manage health problems and prevent new ones. Find out how John and Patty eat healthy and find safe ways to get active together: health.gov/moveyourway/st… #MoveYourWay
🏀 #Parents : Help your kids get involved in #YouthSports ! Sports can help youth develop confidence and boost self-esteem. Find ways to get your kids engaged: health.gov/sites/default/… #MentalHealthMatters
When you're caring for a loved one, it’s important to take care of yourself, too. Learn how you can get the support you need: health.gov/myhealthfinder… #OlderAmericansMonth #MyHealthfinder
Getting active can help you live your best life. Use our #MoveYourWay activity planner for different ways to get your weekly physical activity: health.gov/moveyourway/ac… #HealthTipTuesday 🍎
Healthy eating can lower the risk of health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. During #OlderAmericansMonth , share these tips from the #DietaryGuidelines to help older adults build a healthy eating routine: dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/…