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Fruits and Vegetables: Eat 5 to 9 A Day for Better Health
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You can help your church members protect their health -- Body and Soul.

Body & Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living is a wellness program developed for African American churches. The program empowers church members to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health. Churches that embrace Body & Soul help their members take care of their bodies as well as their spirits.
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Body & Soul: Bring the Spirit of Health to Your Church

Body & Soul works by combining:
  • Pastoral leadership
  • Education
  • A church environment that supports healthy eating and
  • Peer counseling

How Does Body & Soul Work?

Church members customize and run Body & Soul to fit the needs of their church. All of the information needed to create the program is provided in a program guide. You can draw upon the many talents of your church members to nourish and sustain your congregation as they move toward a healthier "body and soul."
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Why Body & Soul ?

African Americans are at high risk for many serious and often fatal diseases. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and many types of cancer. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables promotes good health and lowers the risk for these illnesses. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may be one of the easiest things you can do to improve your health.

Body & Soul congregations embrace and celebrate good health through healthy eating. Your congregation will:
  • Learn how health and spirituality are connected
  • Feel empowered to take charge of their health
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables every day
  • Live healthier in other ways, such as eating less fat and getting more physical activity
  • Gain access to vital health information at the church
Image of a man eating a strawberry and woman holding a plate of fruits and vegetables For 10 years, African American churches around the country have used this program. Their experiences have helped other churches start strong programs. Once Body & Soul is thriving in your church, please share what you learned with other churches.

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