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A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
Healthy Eating & Active Living
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Healthy Eating Active Living
Eating healthy and being active are essential habits for staying healthy.
Healthy eating is important in every stage of life. To start, find foods that have a lot of nutrients and avoid foods that have added sugars, saturated fat, or sodium. Add color to your plate with different vegetables, and don't forget your protein!
Being active improves our health. It helps us live longer, stay strong, reduce stress, have more energy, and keep our brains healthy! Find small ways to add movement to your day, like parking a little farther from the grocery store, taking the stairs, or doing yard work.
Healthy Eating
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the trends and buzzwords surrounding nutrition. But eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.
By consistently choosing nutritious foods in moderate portions, you can build a healthy eating routine that works for you.
Here are resources to help you get started:
Live Well | SNAP-Ed
Food Assistance
Food is a major expense for all households and not everyone can afford the food they need. As of 2021, more than 22,200 Kitsap County residents experienced food insecurity, meaning there were times when they did not have access to enough food.
If you or someone you know needs help accessing healthy foods, there are resources that can help.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly food benefits to help people with lower incomes make ends meet. Some grocery stores and farmers markets offer matching programs that help SNAP participants save money when they buy healthy fruits and vegetables.
Other food assistance resources:
Free Meals & Resources | Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition
Active Living
Moving our bodies is one of the most important things we can do to stay healthy and prevent disease.
Movement offers a lot of health benefits! Here are some examples:
Better sleep
Reduced anxiety
Lower blood pressure
Reduced risk of dementia
Improved heart health
Healthier weight
Lower risk of disease
The CDC recommends adults ages 18-64 engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderately intense physical activity each week, such as brisk walking, as well as two days with activities that strengthen muscles.
Build your physical activity plan online!
Move Your Way!
Fact Sheets
Videos
Employer Toolkit
Are you an employer looking to motivate your workplace to get more active? Find tips in our toolkit!
Move and play at these local parks, trails, and programs:
Healthy Movement at Work: Employer Toolkit
¡Mantente seguro y saludable! Un libro para colorear de KPHD
Be Safe and Be Healthy: A KPHD Coloring Book
Healthcare Provider Resources
Looking for more healthcare guidance or resources? Visit our Provider Resources page.
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