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Eating Smart
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 Cut the salt!
Why stay away from salt?
Eating too much salt causes high blood pressure (hypertension).
It also increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Westchester County, New
York and the U.S. About 500 deaths each year can be attributed to
excessive salt intake. Learn more about
cutting salt from your diet and your life.
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 Trans-fats
Trans-fat
is an
artery-clogging fat
that can be found in vegetable shortenings,
some
margarines, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made with or
fried in partially hydrogenated oils. Over time,
trans-fat can "clog the pipes" that
feed the heart and brain,
which can lead to heart attack or stroke risk.
Trans-fats increase your risk of heart disease.
Learn how to keep your family healthy by reducing trans fats
in your diet.
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Healthy Start
Physical
Activity
Eating Right
Know Your Numbers
Nutrition |
Healthy Snacks
Healthy Recipes
Fruits and Vegetables matter
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 Obesity
Prevention
In 1999, almost 108 million adult Americans were
overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra
weight puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart
disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Losing this weight helps to
prevent
and control these diseases. Learn about
obesity and its health consequences. |
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