Health, Nutrition & Aging

Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., is hosting a community program with LSU AgCenter Agent, Markaye Russell, on Thursday, March 21 at 11 A.M. What is good health? Good health refers to a state of complete emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. Health is central to managing stress and living a longer, more active life. Mental and physical health are the two most frequently discussed types of health. It is important to approach "health" as a whole, rather than as a series of separate factors. All types of health are linked, and people should aim for overall well-being and balance as the keys to good health. Why nutrition is important? Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health. Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and wellbeing. We need a wide variety of different foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients for good health. Aging is associated with changes in dynamic biological, physiological, environmental, psychological, behavioral, and social processes. Some people consider aging to simply be a state of mind, and others go by how the mind and body naturally change over time. Looking forward to you joining us! Carver-McDonald Branch Manager Joyce Powell