| Regular Checkups:
Physician:
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Annual breast and pelvic exams.
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Initial Pap
test at age 18 or beginning of sexual activity whichever comes first.
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Thereafter, Pap
test every year, until 3 consecutive normal Paps, then at the
discretion of physician.
- Yearly mammogram
after age 40. For those age 20-39, at the discretion of physician.
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Tetanus booster every 10 years.
Self-exam:
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Nutrition:
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Calories, about 1600-2200
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to maintain your weight, about 13 X your weight in pounds.
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to lose weight, about 10 X your weight in pounds.
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more calories required if you're very active, fewer if sedentary.
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Eat a variety of foods in the food
pyramid.
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6-9 servings
of grains.
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3-4 servings of vegetables.
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2-3 servings of fruit.
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2 servings of meat, or other high-protein food.
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2-3 servings of dairy products.
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Fat should constitute less than 30% of total calories, saturated fat less
than 10%.
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