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Check out the American Heart Association’s new “EmpowerMEnt Challenge” video series that urges people to make healthy lifestyle changes.
The videos feature Dr. Rachel Johnson, a nutrition professor at the University of Vermont, on these topics:
- Empower your Glass – Make sugary drinks a thing of the past. Dr. Johnson shows parents and kids that they can still feel satisfied with a healthy beverage choice.
- Empower your Taste – Aren’t always sure how to approach sodium reduction? Dr. Johnson shows you how to feel confident when reading your nutrition label and shares things hidden sources of sodium.
- Empower your Cart – Is your family eating enough fruits and vegetables? Dr. Johnson explains why eating the rainbow is so important.
- Empower your Movement – Find it hard to get moving with your family? Dr. Johnson shares why physical activity should be a daily event for families of all ages.
Below are two of the videos. Enjoy!
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