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The Prevention & Wellness Work Group of

The Prevention & Wellness Work Group of. presents. A call to Carroll County to Eat Healthy & Be More Active. Prevention & Wellness Work Group Members:. Freedom Area Recreation Council. Freedom Fitness at Carrolltown Center. Carroll Hospital Center.

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The Prevention & Wellness Work Group of

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  1. The Prevention & Wellness Work Group of presents...

  2. A call to Carroll County to Eat Healthy & Be More Active

  3. Prevention & Wellness Work Group Members:

  4. Freedom Area Recreation Council

  5. Freedom Fitness at Carrolltown Center

  6. Carroll Hospital Center

  7. Carroll County Health Department

  8. Carroll Hospice

  9. Carroll Home Care

  10. American Cancer Society

  11. This is Carroll County

  12. This is Carroll County, too!

  13. Only 41% of Carroll County adults engage in regular, moderate physical activity.

  14. More than 58% of CarrollCounty adults are overweight or obese.

  15. Less than 1/3 of Carroll high school students take a Physical Education class.

  16. Carroll County is #4 in Maryland in percentage of obese adults.

  17. Why try to improve?

  18. Research shows: More time spent on family and health = A happier, healthier life.

  19. More active & better nutrition = less chance of chronic illness… • For example: • - Diabetes • Heart Disease • Certain Cancers • - Stroke

  20. More active & better nutrition = More energy!

  21. More active & better nutrition = Better mood.

  22. Find physical activities that you enjoy, and take time to enjoy them!

  23. Activity Options: • Recreation Council Programs • Sports and Fitness Centers • Private Programs for dance, swimming, karate, cheerleading, gardening, walking, etc. • School Sports and P.E. Classes

  24. More Options: • Senior Activity Center Programs • Workplace Programs • Individual Exercise & Activity • Games & Activities as a Family

  25. Find healthy foods you enjoy. . .

  26. Choose sensible portion sizes

  27. Do it for yourself - Do it for your family

  28. Aim to Eat healthy & be more active!

  29. See the Directory of Community Services for Carroll County for resources to help you to Eat Healthy & Be More Active: http://library.carr.org/docs

  30. For more information, call the Prevention & Wellness Work Group 410-876-4965

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