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Proper nutrition and regular physical activity closely rival freedom from addictions
for their health promoting value. The choices to eat right and to exercise regularly
reduce the risk of obesity which, in turn, reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke,
diabetes, coronary artery disease and more.
Key indicators of how Washington measures in the category of Promoting Community
Health include:
Physical Activity
Proper
Nutrition
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WHF has chosen two widely accepted behavioral measures from currently known behavioral
patterns that individuals and communities can target as realistic goals to improve
diets and increase physical activity. They are the two above measures.
View
the "Engaging in Healthy Habits" Section of WHF's 2006 Report Card on
Washington's Health.
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