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Food comes in tons of different shapes and sizes. Does that mean that we should eat them all whenever?

Some foods, like cookies or French fries should be enjoyed as treats, on occasion, not eaten every day as a meal.

Fast foods are full of sodium (salt), fats, and cholesterol. These foods are okay to eat on occasion but should not be consumed regularly.

A lot of drinks have artificial sugars added to them. Pop and juice are a few examples of drinks with large amounts of sugar. Water is the healthiest drink you can put into your body

There are different kinds of sugar. Good sugars are natural and found in food like apples and nuts. Bad sugars are artificial ones added to foods to sweeten them

Calories are not necessarily a bad thing. You need calories for energy, however, eating too many calories can cause unhealthy weight gain

1. Find you age. 2. Choose your male or female column. 3. Choose your activity level. (hint: sedentary means not active, moderate means somewhat active) 4. Determine what your calorie intake should be.

Eating a balanced diet is also a very important thing to remember in order to stay healthy. Your meals should contain servings of each group at a specific size.

The Five Food Groups: Recommended Daily Servings for Children1 4 to 8 Years* 9 to 13 Years* Grains (oz) 4 (girls) 5 (boys) 5 (girls) 6 (boys) Vegetables (c) 1 (girls) 1-1/2 (boys) 2 (girls) 2-1/2 (boys) Fruits (c)1-1/2 Milk/Dairy (c)23 Meat/Beans (oz) 3 (girls) 4 (boys) 5 Here is the proper number of servings. Figure out which age group you are, and observe how much of each group you should be eating everyday.

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Being fit and active is very essential for maintaining a healthy, strong body.

Kids need to do at least 1 hour of physical activity every day!

Exercise is anything that requires movement: Running Jumping Swimming Sports

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Most foods have nutrients in them that benefit your body when eaten. Different foods contain different nutrients so it’s important to eat a variety so that your body gets all the nutrients it needs

Vitamin A- Growth, strong bones, better eyes, healthy skin Vitamin B’s- Energy, aids in digestion and circulatory health Vitamin C- Strong muscles and healthy skin Vitamin D- Makes bones and teeth strong Calcium- helps build strong bones while children grow Iron- Builds strong muscle and makes blood healthier

Vitamin A- milk, cheese, eggs, carrots, squash Vitamin B’s- meat, chicken, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, cheese, beans Vitamin C- citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwis, tomatoes, and green veggies like brocolli Vitamin D- dairy poducts, egg yolks, and SUNLIGHT Calcium- milk, cheese, yogurt, and orange juice Iron- beef and other red meats, tukey, pork, spinach, and beans

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