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Guess what? You're in control !! A lot of kids don't realize that they can control certain things, such as weight, physical fitness, and how healthy you are.
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You can have Super Powers! Being physically fit is more than just cool. It also gives you extra powers. Like living longer, avoiding serious diseases, and being able to do things that out-of-shape kids can't do.
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How do Kids Get Physically Fit? Pretty simple: 1. Eat healthy foods. 2. Get an hour of exercise every day. 3. Don't put poison into your body (like drugs and second hand smoke).
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Should you eat nothing but fruits and vegetables? No! Eat a variety of different foods, but stay away from the foods that are bad for you! Which are those? 1. Super-high sugar drinks (juices, non-diet sodas, sports drinks, and anything with sugar mixed in) 2. Super-high fat foods (chips and fries, chocolate, mayo and
butter, any greasy stuff) |
How can a kid keep doing exercise for a whole hour? Easy! Walking, skating, riding a bike, swimming, shooting baskets, and playing fun games like disc golf and tennis are all good exercise.
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TV is OK for a while..... But too much TV watching makes you gain weight. Kids should watch TV (including video games) for less than 2 hours per day. Another good rule is "Never eat while watching TV". Join the Healthy Kids Club at the Greenwood Mall. You will earn rewards for doing fun activities! Just click on the name to find out more!
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Kids Can Make Healthy Food, Too! Here is a website with great kids recipes, that are all dietitian approved! |
Fun Kids Web Pages! (fun projects to increase your activity level) |
(fun interactive game to learn nutrition facts) |
Me and My Pedometer A pedometer is a small counting machine that clips on your belt. It counts all the steps you take during the day. Walking is great exercise, but you need over 10,000 steps every day! Your pedometer can keep track of your steps so you know how much farther you need to walk by the end of each day. It's really not very hard to get over 10,000 steps!
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