Health Tip: Avoid Holiday Overeating
It's especially easy to overeat during the holiday season.
Here are suggestions on how to avoid overindulging in food, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
* Eat just an appetizer for your meal, as portion sizes usually are smaller than entrees.
* If you order an entrée at a restaurant or are served a meal at someone's home, try splitting the portion with someone else.
* When you get your meal, immediately set aside half of it to take home and eat later.
* Don't feel like you have to eat everything in front of you -- when you start to get full, stop.
Health Tip: Sledding Safely
Sledding may be a long-anticipated part of a child's winter fun, but it also can lead to injuries.
Follow these safety tips to prevent accidents, courtesy of the National Safety Council:
* Before use of any sled or toboggan, parents should carefully inspect them for any broken parts or sharp pieces.
* Children who are 8 years old or younger shouldn't sled unsupervised.
* Dress warmly and in layers, including a hat and gloves.
* Sled only in wide-open areas that are far from lakes, roads and traffic.
* Don't sled down extremely steep hills.
* Don't sled in areas with trees, rocks, shrubs and other potential obstacles.
* Don't sled down a hill head-first -- always feet-first.
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