June 2014
June is Men's Health Month
Improve men's health with these tips
No matter your size or fitness level, this time of year
is ideal for getting into the game—and getting healthier. Celebrate Men’s
Health Month this June by improving your habits or helping the men in your life
improve theirs. Try these tips from WIN to consume healthier foods and
beverages, move more, and get to and stay at a healthy weight:
 Do aerobic activities. Aim
for 30 minutes a day on most days of the week. Options include brisk walking,
playing basketball, and bicycling.
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 Build muscle strength. Try
weight training or working with resistance bands.
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 Stay hydrated. Drink
water and other unsweetened, calorie-free beverages. Sodas, sports drinks, and
juices may be high in caffeine or calories, especially from sugar.
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 Eat fruits and veggies. Add
berries to your cereal or crunchy vegetables to your sandwich.
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 Do not overdo it with
alcohol. Alcohol
can be a major source of hidden calories. A single shot of liquor, about 2
ounces, has about 125 calories. A 5-ounce glass of wine or a 12-ounce glass of
beer has about 160 calories.
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 Get support. Ask
friends or family members to join you in eating healthier and being more
active. Healthy choices become easier when everyone is working toward similar
goals.
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Check out these resources from WIN for more tips
Better Health and You: Tips for Adults helps adults plan
steps toward consuming healthier foods and beverages and being more physically
active. Featuring a tear-off tip sheet perfect for posting on your fridge, this
brochure also explains the benefits of getting healthy and the harmful effects
of being overweight. Available online at http://1.usa.gov/1i1dvVO.
Getting on Track: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
for Men is a brochure that offers tips to help men be physically active and
consume healthy foods and beverages. Available online at
http://1.usa.gov/1n26v2L.
Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults offers tips and
tools to help people ages 65 and older to consume healthy foods and beverages
and engage in regular physical activity. Available online at
http://1.usa.gov/1iH8uSi.
Download these items at the links above, or call WIN at
1–877–946–4627 to request a free copy.
Watch for the next issue of the WIN Notes Update for…
…ideas to help you have a healthy—and fun—summer
vacation.
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