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South Dakota Farmers Markets - a good source of fresh veggies!
New community tool kits available from Healthy South Dakota
Check out outdoor recreation activities in South Dakota State Parks
Skipping rope doesn't skip workout - jumping rope is cheap, portable and burns more calories than you might think. (WebMD)
How fit are you? See how you measure up(Mayo Clinic)
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Tool
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines
Steps, Miles, Minutes
The current recommendation is to take 10,000 steps per day. Do you need a pedometer to measure how many steps you get in a day? A pedometer is helpful but it calculates best when you are walking. Based on walking at a brisk pace of 3 to 4 mph or 20 minutes per mile, there are 2,000 steps in a mile.
For other exercises the pedometer may not be accurate. To convert activity to steps, simply multiply the number of steps for each of the following activities times the minutes you do that activity: Aerobics, high intensity (190); aerobics, low intensity (115); Step aerobics (145); basketball game (220); cycling 10 mph (93); cycling 15 mph (160); cycling 20 mph (200); dancing socially (100); elliptical fast (270); elliptical medium (200); gardening heavy (155); golfing, walking (100); golfing with cart (70).
Breast Milk is the Perfect Food
August 1-7, 2010 is National Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is a gift you can give to your baby. Your breast milk is special for your baby. It changes daily to meet the needs of your growing baby. The amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat found in breast milk provides the perfect nutrition for baby to grow. The perfect balance of nutrients makes the breastmilk easier for your baby to digest. Babies breast-fed past four month of age have fewer cavities. Breastfeeding helps promote proper jaw, tooth and speech development. Breastfeeding reduces the chances of obesity later in life. So give your baby the perfect food, breastfeed.
Watermelon Season
Watermelon season is here! Most melons are excellent sources of vitamin C and potassium. The great thing about melons is that the calorie and fat values are low. Melons are a great way to boost your fruit intake.
Melons will not get sweeter after they are harvested so are best when picked at the peak of ripeness, yet still firm. The general rules for selecting a melon are to choose one that is symmetrical in shape; oval, round, or oblong; free of cracks, bruises, or soft spots; and with just a slight softness to the touch. The underside should be yellow. Sweet smell or aroma may or may not be a good clue. Melons that have been chilled will not have much smell. The old test method, “thump and shake” is not a good indicator of quality. One way to make the melon juicier is to let it sit at room temperature for two to three days. Wash your melon before cutting.
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Weight gain shockers slideshow: surprising reasons you're gaining weight (WebMd)
You're It. Get Fit! President's Challenge
Let's Move - national campaign to solve the challenge of childhood obesity.
Graphic standards for using Healthy South Dakota logo
Obesity in SD: A Clinical Toolkit for Providers
Small Steps Changes of the Month
Buy fewer processed foods. Cook simple meals from fresh ingredients instead of relying on frozen meals or highly processed foods.