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Wellness at Your Fingertips
Volume 3, Issue 3
March 2010
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National Nutrition Month

Sleep Awareness

Insomnia Facts

Insomnia, which is Latin for “no sleep,” is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. Insomnia is also used to describe the condition of waking up not feeling restored or refreshed.

Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint among Americans. It can be either acute, lasting one to several nights, or chronic, even lasting months to years. When insomnia persists for longer than a month, it is considered chronic.

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National Nutrition Month

Make smart choices from every food group
Give your body the balanced nutrition it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. Just be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs.

A healthy eating plan:

  • Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
  • Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts.
  • Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and added sugars.

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