Staying Healthy on the Road

PREPARE

• Know your route:
  • Locate rest stops along the way
  • Locate truck stop restaurants that offer healthier options
  • Many of the better truck stops have delis and trucker stores with healthy snacks and water

PLAN

• To eat a balanced breakfast each day
• Stay hydrated—bring along plenty of bottled water
• Take frequent breaks to walk and stretch

PACK

• Fresh & canned fruit with no sugar added
• Whole grain bread and cereal
• Fresh vegetables
• Low-fat dairy products
• High protein foods … chicken, turkey, salmon & tuna
• Individual portions of healthy snacks: 
  • Nuts
  • Crackers with peanut butter or cheese
  • Low-fat yogurt

FACTS

• More than 66% of truck drivers are obese, compared to the 33% national average
• 100% more truck drivers have diabetes than the general population

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Long Haul Truck Drivers Health Survey Results, March 3, 2015

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