New Year's Resolutions

Your young child is learning habits that will last a lifetime.

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Serve at least 1 fruit or vegetable at every meal.

Snack on fruits and vegetables.

Drink more water.
Water is a healthy choice.

Limit soda and other sweet drinks.
Order milk or water if you eat away from home.
Serve milk with meals at home.
Do not keep sweet drinks in your refrigerator.

Choose whole grains for at least 1/2 of your grain foods.
Eat more whole grain breads, pasta and breaskfast cereals.

Play together as a family.
Go for a walk, visit the park or play in the yard.
Enjoy a sport together.
Try skating, biking or hiking with your child.

January is Healthy Pregnancy Awareness Month

HEALTHY PREGNANCY:

1. Make some healthy changes
• Eat nutritious foods and be physically active
• Before and during pregnancy, try to find ways to make healthy changes to lifestyle
• Example: Quit Smoking
• Stick with those changes after baby is born can set a positive example for your new family
2. Eat well
• Not a time to diet
• To maintain a healthy weight and get the nutrition needed, eat well-balanced meals and a variety of different foods
• Keep healthy snacks on hand throughout the day
3. Drink up
• Aim for at least 8 to 10 full glasses (64 to 80 ounces) a day
• Drinking enough fluids = less dehydration, constipation, urinary tract infections, preterm, or premature labor
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine
4. Take your vitamins
• Best way yo get your vitamins is to eat well-balanced and varied meals
• Check with your Doctor for supplement(s) type(s) and how much to take
5. Be active
• Physical activity helps prepare your body for labor by improving circulation, increasing muscle strength, and boosting energy level
• Helps to feel better, sleep better, and reduces some of the discomforts of pregnancy, like constipation
6. Get the support you need
• A good relationship with health care team is important
• Attend regular prenatal visits and discuss questions and concerns openly with Doctor, which can help prepare for the birth of baby