Did you know that 9 out of 10 adults don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables? This puts them at an increased risk for many serious diseases such as diabetes, obesity and some cancers. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Did you know that every year, thousands of people develop symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Source: Mayo Clinic
Did you know that between 15% and 30% of older adults experience a decrease in appetite? The impacts of this are associated with worse health outcomes and an increased risk of dying. Source: National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine
Did you know that allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.? Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Did you know that men are 24% less likely to visit their doctor for regular check-ups than are women? Source: HealthPartners
Did you know that in 2015, three million people in Minnesota had at least one chronic disease and one million had two or more chronic diseases? Source: Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
Did you know that health experts recommend we eat about 1 gram of protein each day for each 2.75 pounds of weight? Source: Harvard Health
Did you know that 5.8 million people in the U.S. have dementia? 5.6 million are over the age of 65. Source: CDC