Healthy Lifestyles
A healthy community is made up of healthy individuals—and it all starts with maintaining a good diet and getting enough exercise. Incorporating smart food choices and time for activity can be challenging in our busy lives, but the benefits greatly outweigh the risks. Luckily, Joplin has plenty of resources to help its citizens maintain healthy lifestyles!
Healthy Eating
Following a healthy diet has many advantages. You can lose weight or maintain it more easily while avoiding certain health conditions altogether.
Incorporating more whole, non-processed foods from local farmers’ markets or smaller grocers is a great place to start! If you’re ready to learn more about eating healthier, contact one of the Joplin-area resources below:
Healthy Eating Resources
Food Assistance
Programs
Food Banks and Meals on Wheels
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Farmers’ Markets and Local Food Sources
Farmers’ Markets
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)
Nutrition Education and Medical Health with Therapy
Medical Health with Educational Programs
Active Living
Active living integrates physical activity into everyday routines. When you move more and sit less, you can offset serious health risks. You’ll also feel better in every way! Your sleep, memory, balance and even cognitive ability all improve when you exercise.
Plus, it’s easy to do in Joplin! With 18.1 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, we have almost double the industry standard of acreage spread over 22 parks and greenways for active living.
Check out the resources below and see what works best for you: