Promoting Wellness
J o hns o n Cou nty ealth Depar tmen t
Joh ns on C ount y H e alt h De par t m e nt
prevention of disease and promtion of wellness for our community
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Encouraging Health Fruits and Veggies Protect Against Disease
All classes 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may
at JCHD - Olathe, unless help protect you from chronic diseases. Compared with people who consume a
otherwise noted. diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more
generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of
Sept. 7 - Signs and Symptoms of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases,
Illness, $15. and certain cancers. Busy lives can also benefit from food that’s nutritious, yet
easy to eat on-the-go, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are
Sept. 8 - CPR - $22. a natural source of energy and give the body many nutrients you need to keep
Sept. 9 - First Aid, $20. going.
Sept. 13 - Science and Math To get a healthy variety of vegetables, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables
Areas Will Come to Life, $20. of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients, like fiber,
Sept. 14 - Capturing Children’s folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Some examples include green spinach,
Milestones Through Portfolios, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelon,
$15. and white onions. For more variety, try new fruits and vegetables regularly.
Sept. 14 - Public Information
For more information, contact a JCHD Health Educator.
Meeting to Apply for a Day Care,
Source: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/benefits/index.html#
$5, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 15 - Launching Your
Eat Your Whole Grains! Remembrance for Health
Childhood Cancer
Childcare Home, $10.
Studies show that eating whole grains Fruit & Veggies - More Matters
Sept. 16 - Respecting Infant and instead of refined grains lowers the risk of Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness
Toddler Environment, $15. many chronic diseases. While benefits are Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery
Natl. Atrial Fibrillation Awareness
most pronounced for those consuming at least
Sept. Six by Six, $15. National Cholesterol Education
3 servings daily, some studies show reduced
National Infant Mortality Awareness
Sept. 23 - Becoming a Love and risks from as little as one serving daily. Natl. Pediculosis Prevention Month/
Logic Parent in Child Care, $15. Head Lice Prevention
Many people are confused about what "a National Sickle Cell
serving" or "three servings" of whole grains National Yoga Awareness
actually means. If you enjoy foods made Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Contact Us entirely with whole grain, you can follow the Prostate Cancer Awareness
suggestions in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Reye’s Syndrome Awareness
Barbara Mitchell Sports and Home Eye Safety
Americans, where a serving of whole grain is
Public Information Officer defined as any of the following:
Whole Grains Month
(913) 477-8436 (media phone) Weekly Awareness
(913) 477-8364 •1/2 cup cooked brown rice or other cooked National Suicide Prevention
barbara.mitchell@jocogov.org Natl. Farm Safety & Health
grain
Natl. Rehabilitation
•1/2 cup cooked 100% whole-grain pasta
Sarah McMeans •1/2 cup cooked hot cereal, such as oatmeal Days of Recognition
Risk Communicator •1 ounce uncooked whole grain pasta, brown National Celiac Awareness
rice or other grain National School Backpack Awareness
(913) 477-8360 Natl. HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness
•1 slice 100% whole grain bread
sarah.mcmeans@jocogov.org World Alzheimer’s Day
•1 very small (1 oz.) 100% whole grain muffin
RAINN Day
•1 cup 100% whole grain ready-to-eat cereal
Family Health & Fitness Day
Natl. Mesothelioma Awareness
11875 S. Sunset For more information, contact a JCHD Health Natl. Gay Mens’ HIV/AIDS Awareness
Olathe, KS 66061 Educator. World Rabies Day
Source: http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/ Natl. Women’s Health & Fitness
6000 Lamar World Heart Day
Mission, KS 6602