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
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