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Life’s Essential 8 comprises two major areas:
Health Behaviors and Health Factors
1. Eat Better
Aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds, and cooking in non-tropical oils such as olive and canola.
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2. Be More Active
Adults should get 2 ½ hours of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week. Kids should have 60 minutes every day, including play and structured activities.
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3. Quit Tobacco
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4. Get Healthy Sleep
Learn how to get adequate sleep.
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5. Manage Weight
Learn to lose or manage weight.
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6. Control Cholesterol
Learn how to control cholesterol.
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7. Manage Blood Sugar
Learn how to control blood sugar.
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8. Manage Blood Pressure
Learn how to manage blood pressure.
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Life’s Essential 8™ for Kids
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