LightenUp Hunterdon
LightenUp Hunterdon is a Partnership for Health initiative to raise awareness about weight management and increasing physical activity to Hunterdon County residents and health professionals
Did You Know...
that according to the 2001 Hunterdon County Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey:
65% of county residents have a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25?
Make Big Strides Toward Better Health - Start With Small Steps!
Eat Better
- Avoid food portions larger than your fist.
- Use brown rice instead of white.
- Grill, steam or bake instead of frying.
- Don't skip breakfast.
- Snack on fruits or vegetables.
- Drink lots of water.
Move More
- Walk during lunch.
- Take a family walk after dinner.
- Park further from the store or office and walk.
- Ask a friend to exercise with you.
- Use stairs instead of the elevator.
- Walk briskly in the mall.