How To Prevent Anemia or Keep Anemia Under Control - What You Need To Know Now

How To Prevent Anemia or Keep Anemia Under Control - What You Need To Know

Many types of anemia can be mild, short term, or even prevented. Other types may last a lifetime but
are easily treated. Still other anemias are severe, life-threatening conditions that need prompt and
intense treatment. You can take action to prevent, treat, and control anemia. These actions can give you greater energy, improve your quality of life, and help you live a long time.
L E A D A H E A LT H Y L I F E S T Y L E
Make healthy food choices. Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that
includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of calories that’s
right for you (not eating too much or too little). To eat healthy, try to follow these tips:
• Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages. Eat vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or
low-fat dairy products, and a variety of foods with protein, such as seafood, lean meats and
poultry, eggs, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
• Limit certain nutrients and ingredients, such as salt, added sugars, saturated fats, and
refined grains.
• Stay at a healthy weight by balancing the calories you eat and drink with the calories you burn.
• Clean, handle, cook, and chill food properly to prevent foodborne illnesses.