Take control; make a healthy change.

One important step you can take: eat a healthy diet.

Focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and keep red meat and processed meat to a minimum.

Cut back on unhealthy fats and choose healthy fats more often.

Try these tips.

Make fruits and vegetables a part of every meal.

Choose chicken, fish, or beans instead of red meat.

Choose whole-grain cereal and pasta as well as whole-wheat bread.

Choose dishes made with olive or canola oil.

And cut back on fast food and store-bought snacks.

For more helpful tips, visit siteman.wustl.edu/takecontrol.