Healthy Habits for Latino Families

Healthy Habits for Latinos families are very important in supporting and managing health. While it is still possible for a person to improve their health by themselves, having the support of the family makes it much easier to achieve your health goals.

49.9% of Latinos and 57.1% of Latinas are physically inactive!

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Habits to Break :

Eating Late at night

Large portions and number of servings

Fast Food (McDonald's, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell)

Inactivity

Making jokes to other overweight friends, family

Healthy Habits to Make :

Exercising together, 30 minutes – 3 times a week

Exercise Ideas: walking, climbing stairs, yard work, dancing Salsa!

Support friends, family in eating healthier foods, healthier recipes

If you have a busy schedule, make time to prepare food for your work week

Drink more water