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HEALTHY LIVING Healthy eating and proper nutrition is fundamental to the maintenance of good health and well being. Healthy eating benefits almost every aspect of your health, throughout your lifetime. You should eat a varied and healthy diet, and take vitamins/minerals/herbs when you need to supplement lacks in your eating. Many health problems are linked to poor eating patterns such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Healthy eating includes getting five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This year in the United States, more than 1.4 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed and over 500,000 will die of cancer. An estimated 35% of these deaths may be related to diet. Several leading health authorities have urged Americans to eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables -- not only the National Cancer Institute, but also the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Academy of Sciences. They all agree that eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of getting cancer and other chronic diseases. Healthy living starts with incorporating physical activity into your daily life. Be sure to exercise at least 5 times a week for at least 20 minutes a day. Before starting on an exercise program, be sure to discuss it with your health care provider.
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