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Mark D. Musser     LU- Safety Coordinator        mark.musser@lawrence.edu

Safety Coordinator's office located at
 the Physical Plant, 315 E. College Ave.                                    
(Lower level)   Phone    920.832.6575
                        Fax       920.832.7485                                      

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Dietary Guidelines and Food Safety

Many people do not think about food safety until a food-related illness affects them or a family member. While the food supply in the United States is one of the safest in the world, CDC estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from foodborne illness. Preventing foodborne illness and death remains a major public health challenge.  

Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco can prevent or control the devastating effects of many diseases. The CDC is committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability and ensure a long, productive, healthy life for all people. The following information is available to educate or refresh our memories in order to enjoy life. We can follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of diseases or illness.

 

 

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005

U.S. Department of Agriculture

 

Key Recommendations for the General Population

ADEQUATE NUTRIENTS WITHIN CALORIE NEEDS

  • Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within and among the basic food groups while choosing foods that limit the intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol.
  • Meet recommended intakes within energy needs by adopting a balanced eating pattern, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide or the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

  • To maintain body weight in a healthy range, balance calories from foods and beverages with calories expended.
  • To prevent gradual weight gain over time, make small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • Engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities to promote health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight.
    • To reduce the risk of chronic disease in adulthood: Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual activity, at work or home on most days of the week.
    • For most people, greater health benefits can be obtained by engaging in physical activity of more vigorous intensity or longer duration.
    • To help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy body weight gain in adulthood: Engage in approximately 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity on most days of the week while not exceeding caloric intake requirements.
    • To sustain weight loss in adulthood: Participate in at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity while not exceeding caloric intake requirements. Some people may need to consult with a healthcare provider before participating in this level of activity.
  • Achieve physical fitness by including cardiovascular conditioning, stretching exercises for flexibility, and resistance exercises or calisthenics for muscle strength and endurance.

 

Looking for more health information? Check out these links.

This information is useful for locations beyond Lawrence University, but if help is needed on campus call the following numbers.

If there is a medical emergency dial 9 911, then dial Security at ext. 6999.

If there is a major accident dial 9 911, then dial Security at ext. 6999.

 
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