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THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF GOOD NUTRITION

You’ve learned about good nutrition in health class, but if you’re working out, it’s
even more important. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food
Guide Pyramid, there’s a definite eating plan we should strive to follow for
optimum nutrition.

GRAINS should be the foundation of your diet, with between 6 and 11 servings
each day. A serving is 1 slice of bread (so a sandwich counts as 2 servings!), half of a bagel or 1/2 cup of rice or pasta. For more fiber and better nutrition, think whole grain: Brown rice is better than white rice rice; whole-wheat bread is better than white bread. (more…)

1. Don’t begin a running program without a full medical exam.

2. Do tell someone where you’ll be running and when you expect to return. Carry some
identification and a quarter for a phone call (now-a-days, bring 35¢).

3. Do watch out for cars, and don’t expect drivers to watch out for you. Always run facing
traffic so you can see cars approaching. When crossing an intersection, make sure you establish eye contact with nearby drivers before proceeding. (more…)