Prevention of Chronic Disease
Most chronic diseases can be prevented or the onset delayed through a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyles include the following:
Participate in Physical Activity - Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days. Sixty minutes is even better. Before you start an exercise program, consult your health care provider.
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/physical/default.html
Eat a nutritious and healthy diet - Follow the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid and eat "5 a day" (fruits and vegetables).
http://www.5aday.com/
http://www.5aday.gov/
A serving size is smaller than you think
American Dietetic Association
Don't start using tobacco products or quit if you already do - Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Florida and the United States. One in five deaths in Florida is linked to smoking.
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/tobacco/index.html
Maintain a healthy weight - Overweight and obesity contribute to many preventable health problems including chronic diseases.
Florida Department of Health
Community Resource Inventory 2005 - Chronic Disease Prevention 2005
Community Resource Inventory 2006
