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Show GOOD NEWS FOR MATURE AMERICANS There's good news for Americans a long, healthy and active life is not just the result of good genes and a pinch of luck. Evidence is accumulating that good diet di-et and sound health habits contribute significantly to longevity. Experts from the Wheat Genn Fitness Foundational Foundation-al organization of profes-oonals profes-oonals dedicated to promoting pro-moting healthful diet and Physical fitness say that People who practice even Jme of the following good tebiU can enhance their ell-being. 1. Eat a balanced diet. Healthy diets are based on a de variety of minimally Processed foods in moderate "fflounu. The easiest way to 8et the right balance of nu-jnenu nu-jnenu u to choose from the l Iour basic food groups. J 2. Maintain appropriate we'ght for your height. Re-ber, Re-ber, that as energy "eeds drop slowly with each P'ng decade, food intake ana activity levels should be aJUsted accordingly. For sample, a woman who may ?e needed 2,000 calories ,her ly 20s, may need mv 1,500 to 1,800 calories her mature years. Other 'etary concerns for the k. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help add years to your life. older person include limiting lim-iting sodium, cholesterol and sugar. Older people also need more fiber for normal nor-mal elimination. One good source is Kretschmer Wheat Germ, a nutritious natural cereal. 3. Use alcohol in moderation, moder-ation, if at all, and do not smoke. 4. Exercise regularly. Staying active helps preserve muscle tone, may prevent calcium loss in bones and helps prevent weight gain. Activity is also important for digestion and good blood circulation. For a free fitness guide that includes exercise and nutrition information for mature adults, as well as a number of healthful recipes, write to the Wheat Germ Fitness Foundation, P.O. Box 9148-M, St. Paul, MN 55191. |