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Risk Factors
Poor Nutrition
Good nutrition is a key to good health. Poor nutrition increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. A nutritious diet is low in saturated fat with five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
Resources for Better Nutrition
US Department of Agriculture (daily diet recommendations)
Finding a Way to a Healthier You (dietary guidelines booklet)
CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (CDC resources)
What do you know about poor nutrition?
We should eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. How many on average are Americans really getting?
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Saturated Fat: Fat from meat, animal products (cheese and dairy), and some vegetable oils. Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature.
Source: Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
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