“Service Learning in Health and Wellness” is a course offered by CCAPP at The City College of NY, which guides students to learn through hands-on services that address health issues in Harlem.
We've worked on making healthy snacks available in school vending machines, improved school cafeteria’s recycling, convinced local bodegas to offer healthy lunches, hosted farmers’ market, and developed a Healthy Living Guide with cancer prevention tips.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Healthy Sources of Vitamin D
With the summer approaching we will all be getting enough vitamin D that we need. However, there is no recommended amount of time suggested for staying in the sun long enough to receive the adequate amount of Vitamin D without increasing your risk of skin cancer. Here's an article on different food sources to help incorporate Vitamin D through diet. Tuna, salmon and of course milk are a few sources listed. Vitamin D is necessary for maintaining strong bones and even supporting the immune system from germs and other diseases like cancer.
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"On a hot summer day, unprotected skin can be damaged in as little as 15 minutes."
ReplyDeletewow that is shocking. when i read this line, I thought of the people that go to the beach for hours and do not where sunblock.