7th Annual Sisters Staying Healthy Conference
NOVEMBER 6TH 2008
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5
A Day in 5 Minutes A Day
Whether
its snacking on dried
fruit or eating weekday
dinners of weekend
leftovers, people can
overcome time
constraints with these
smart minute-saving
suggestions.
5
A Day the Affordable Way
A diet rich in fruits
and vegetables does not
require spending lots of
money. Get creative with
these dollar-saving
tips.
5
A Day with 5 Kids A Day
Parents can help their
kids eat right and boost
their own healthy eating
habits with quick
pointers on the most
kid-friendly fruit and
vegetable recipes and
preparation techniques.
5
A Day at 5 Locations A
Day
People on the go know
that some restaurants
and eateries aren't
always fruit and veggie
friendly. But there are
several easy steps
people can take to reach
their 5 A Day goal,
anytime, anywhere.
5
A Day for 5 Senses A Day
Eat fruit and
vegetables, just for the
taste of them…and
touch of them, look of
them, sound of them, and
smell of them! With
daily plans, quick tips
and easy, delicious
recipes, even the most
ardent nay-sayers will
find themselves feasting
on fruits and
vegetables. 5 A Day is a
terrific and necessary
way to eat your way to
health. For 5 A Day Week
and beyond, don't
forget—Yes You Can!
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 November is American Diabetes Awareness Month
November is American Diabetes Awareness month and
we want to make sure to spend sometime on this very important health topic that
has affected many of our family members and community members. Although many of
us have heard a lot about diabetes over the years, it seems that we are not
doing enough to prevent it. According to a report just published by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of new diabetes cases nearly
doubled in the United States in the past 10 years.
According to the report, the highest rates of
diabetes are in the South (West Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia,
Texas and Tennessee had the highest rates, all at 11 cases per 1,000 or higher).
The high rates in these areas are tied to high rates of obesity and lack of
exercise.
Just as a reminder, the most recent statistics
from the American Diabetes Association on the number of people with diabetes
area as follows:
Nationwide:
- 23.6 million people – 7.8% of the population –
have diabetes
- Diagnosed: 17.9 million people
- Undiagnosed: 5.7 million people
Minorities
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14.9 million,
9.8% -
non-Hispanic
whites aged 20
years or older
have diabetes
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3.7 million,
14.7% -
non-Hispanic
blacks aged 20
years or older
have diabetes
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Hispanic/Latino
Americans are
1.8
times more
likely to have
diabetes than
non-Hispanic
whites
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African
Americans are
1.6
times
more likely to
have diabetes
than
non-Hispanic
whites
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 Who ever said physical activity is all work and no play? In fact, it can be just the opposite! There is no need to think of strenuous workouts that are painful and boring. Instead, imagine doing fun physical activities you enjoy and look forward to. Do physical activity for enjoyment and watch the health benefits follow!
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 Can
Low-Income
Americans Afford a
Healthy Diet?
| Low-income
households that
receive maximum
benefits from the
Supplemental
Nutrition
Assistance Program
usually have the
purchasing power
necessary to
afford healthy
diets; others may
not.
Relative to other
households,
low-income
households must
allocate a higher
share of both
their income and
time budgets to
food if they wish
to consume
palatable,
nutritious meals.
For many American
households,
achieving an
affordable healthy
diet will require
reducing their
expenditures on
less nutritious
foods and moving
nutrient-dense
foods, such as
fruit and
vegetables, to the
center of their
plates and
budgets.
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8/12 - Afternoon Plenary Session/Registration
