Keep up the good work Lexington County! : RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL, FILTERS, BOTTLES & TIRES!

This document describes the kinds of items accepted for recycling at Lexington County recycling centers.

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED IN CHEROKEE COUNTY?

This sheet describes the kinds of items that are accepted at Cherokee County recycling centers. It also gives the addresses of the drop-off sites.

When you’re ready to quit, we’re here to help

This sheet gives the phone number 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for people to get help to stop smoking.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine -- Gardasil®-9: What You Need to Know

This document describes the HPV vaccine. These topics are addressed: why get vaccinated?, HPV vaccine, risks of a vaccine reaction, some people should not get this vaccine, and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Preventing type 2 diabetes : a guide to refer your patients with prediabetes to an evidence-based diabetes prevention program

This document describes steps to take in preventing type 2 diabetes. Included is a risk test, a prediabetes screening test and BMI calculation chart.

Retail Food Establishments: Guide to HACCP Plans

A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is a plan to reduce the risk of safety hazards in food. The HACCP System identifies potential biological, chemical and physical hazards from the time the food enters the facility to when it is served. The Hazard Analysis identifies critical control points based on the ingredients, raw materials and processes. Control measures are then identified, implemented and monitored to ensure the ongoing safety of the finished products.

5 steps to a good latch

This brochure translated into Spanish gives steps to comfortable breastfeeding.

add more vegetables to your day : 10 tips to help you eat more vegetables

This sheet printed in English and Spanish gives tips on how to eat more vegetables.

be a healthy role model for children : 10 tips for setting good examples

This sheet gives tips on how to be a healthy influence on your children. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Offering a variety of foods helps children get the nutrients they need from every food group. They will also be more likely to try new foods and to like more foods. When children develop a taste for many types of foods, it’s easier to plan family meals. Cook together, eat together, talk together, and make mealtime a family time!

build a healthy meal :10 tips for healthy meals

A healthy meal starts with more vegetables and fruits and smaller portions of protein and grains. Think about how you can adjust the portions on your plate to get more of what you need without too many calories. And don’t forget dairy—make it the beverage with your meal or add fat-free or low-fat dairy products to your plate.

Build a Healthy Meal with Colorful Foods

This sheet printed in English and Spanish shows how you can eat healthy by eating colorful foods.

choose MyPlate : 10 tips to a great plate

Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle can be as simple as using these 10 Tips : balance calories, enjoy your food, but eat less, avoid oversized portions, foods to eat more often, make half your plate fruits and vegetables, switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk, make half your grains whole grains, foods to eat less often, compare sodium in foods, drink water instead of sugary drinks.

Cigarette butts are toxic marine debris

This sheet explains that you should dispose of cigarette waste properly. It folds into a disposable ashtray to use when at the beach.

Don't waste food SC

This sheet gives ways to reduce or prevent food waste.

focus on fruits : 10 tips to help you eat more fruits

Eating fruit provides health benefits. People who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health, such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. None have cholesterol. Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as a part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed.