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California Department of Health Services | 2004 | ISBN: N/A | 50 pagesThe California 5 a Day—For Better Health! Campaign is administered in part by the Public Health Institute.It is led by the California Department of Health Services in cooperation with the National 5 A Day PartnershipDiscover The Secret To Healthy LivingDid you know that eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables and enjoying physical activity every day are the most important lifestyle choices you can make? A few simple changes can fuel your body and help you maintain better health for years to come.Visit the produce aisle of your local grocery store and you will see delicious fruits and vegetables everywhere! Besides fresh, fruits and vegetables are available frozen, canned, dried, and juiced. They are easy to fix, delicious to eat, and inexpensive to buy. Most of all, fruits and vegetables provide powerful plant nutrients that help you fight disease. When combined with a diet low in fat, eating more fruits and vegetables may also reduce your risk of developing serious health problems like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. In addition to fruits and vegetables, it is important to take advantage of the added benefits physical activity has to offer. By doing at least 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for children, physical activity may improve your overall health, boost your energy level, help you maintain a healthy body weight, reduce stress, and most of all make you look and feel great.