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United States Department of Agriculture
HEALTH PROMOTION
2073 Barnett Ave., 703.784.3780/2869
Quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Semper-Fit/Health-Promotion
Nutrition Class
Wed, May 1, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
BPAC, Health Promotion Classroom
Start simple and take healthy eating one step at a time.
Learn how to improve your diet and have more energy. Topics include how to boost your metabolism and
other weight management techniques. Free to DoD ID card holders. Walk-ins welcome, but registration
preferred. Nutrition classes are also available by request for interested units or offices aboard MCB
Quantico.
500 Miles in 101 Days
May 27 - Sep 4
BPAC, Health Promotion Classroom
Focus on whole fruits Vary your veggies Vary your protein rou
Include fruit at breakfast!
Top whole-grain cereal
with your favorite fruit, add
berries to pancakes, or mix
dried fruit into hot oatmeal. Cook a variety of colorful
veggies. Make extra
vegetables and save some
for later. Use them for a
stew, soup, or a pasta dish. Next taco night, try ad
a new protein, like shr
beans, chicken, or be
Make half your grains
whole grains Move to low-fat or
fat-free milk or yogurt Add brown rice to your
stir-fry dishes. Combine your
favorite veggies and protein
foods for a nutritious meal. Enjoy a low-fat yogurt
parfait for breakfast. Top
with fruit and nuts to get in
two more food groups. Drink and eat less sod
saturated fat, and
added sugars
Stay active over the summer with Semper Fit’s free wellness program open to all DoD ID card holders.
Between May 27 - Sep 4 count miles walked, ran, biked, swam or on any cardio machine. Pick up a
mileage tracking sheet at Barber Physical Activity Center’s Health Promotion Center any time from May
6 - 24. All those that complete the 500 mile goal get a free t-shirt.
ATHLETICS/INTRAMURAL SPORTS
2073 Barnett Ave., 703.784.5627, 703.432.1475
Quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Semper-Fit/Athletics
Softball Coaches Meeting
Tue, May 7, 11 AM
BPAC HP Classroom
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Wed, May 8
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Softball Season Begins
Mon, Jun 3
Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Go to ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information.
Cook at home and re
the ingredients to
compare foods.
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