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Get the appropriate screenings. Stay healthy by making sure you’re taking the right actions for someone of your age and sex.

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Stay Active. Keep your guests moving by planning your celebration around an action-oriented activity. Go swimming, play a sport, or have a dance party!

Be prepared. If you’re hosting an outdoor party, make sure you have sunscreen (at least SPF 15) and hats on hand for guests who might have forgotten them.

Stay food smart.Consider serving low-fat snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and baked chips and salsa and healthy meal options like grilled chicken or shrimp skewers.

Have your cake and stay healthy, too! Make your birthday cake from scratch so you can control the ingredients and make smart substitutions like swapping butter for applesauce.