Families Take Healthy Action
Take action everywhere kids live, learn, work, and play!
Regardless of weight, a majority of Americans are not eating healthy or getting enough physical activity. With better choices, we can hope to reach optimum wellness. For children, the rewards are even greater! Studies show there is a link with healthy eating, physical activity and academic success.
Healthy Kids Challenge encourages you to start where you can with supporting community and school wellness actions or personal changes. HKC healthy eating and physical activity tips make putting wellness into practice easier.
In the community and schools
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Support healthy fundraisers such as Healthy Kids Dance™.
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At school or in community programs, provide healthy snack options such as healthy trail mix, pretzels, low fat yogurt, orange wedges, or low fat pudding.
- Suggest and use healthy incentives such as extra recess or P.E., rather than food.
At home, work, or play, make Healthy6 personal choices that model healthy eating and and activity behaviors for others.
Use the Healthy Kids Challenge Fit Meter.
The Fit Meter will help you think about the habits you have now
and choose healthy goals.
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Breakfast GO Power
Studies show breakfast eaters tend to have healthier weights and
better concentration at work or school.
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Fruits & Veggies Every Day the Tasty Way
With plenty of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, no sugar added fruits &
veggies are one of the answers to a healthier weight and disease prevention.
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Active Play
Physical activity balances energy in for a healthier weight.
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Snack Attack
Find a healthier balance with less of higher fat and added sugar foods.
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Smart Servings
With larger plates at home and larger servings when eating out,
portion sizes have become distorted. Be smart with serving size.
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Drink Think
Beverages can really add to the daily intake of fat and added sugar.
Think about drink choices.
Apply the HKC Eat –Move –Enjoy Balance™ motto.
