HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIVES

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HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIVES

• By Emily Bauer
• Chloe Dittbenner

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Nine Tips for Kids

• 1. Enjoy a Variety of Foods
• Sharing a meal with family and friends at home or
  at school is a great way to enjoy food. Meal
  times are a great opportunity to try new tasty
  food!

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2. Eat Breakfast Everyday

• Breakfast helps kick start your body for the day.
  Eating breakfast helps you concentrate in school.
  
• Breakfast Ideas
• Breakfast cereals with milk and sliced fruits
• Whole grain toast with jam, yogurt, and a cup of
  juice
• A bagel topped with scrambled eggs and a glass of
  orange juice
• Biscuits, a glass of milk and fruit
• What do you eat for breakfast?

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3. Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables

• It is important to eat fruits and vegetables
  everyday at least five servings a day.
• Fruit and Vegetable Ideas
• An apple, a pear, an orange, a slice of melon
• A glass of orange juice
• A handful of grapes or dried fruits
• Two spoonfuls of carrots and peas with dinner
• One sliced tomato with cucumber
• A bowl of vegetable soup
• What are you favorite fruits and vegetables?

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4. Eat More Bread, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes,
Polenta, and Cereals

• Try to eat a variety of these foods (bread,
  pasta, rice, potatoes, polenta, and cereals)
  because they give you energy.

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5. Eat Dairy Products to Build Strong Bones

• The Three Ways to Build Strong Bones Are
• 1. Eat a lot of dairy foods such as milk, yogurt
  and small portions of cheese.
• 2. Include dried or fresh fruits and green
  vegetables in your meals.
• 3. Be physically active.

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6. Eat Regular Meals

• Our body needs energy to work. All activities we
  do, such as walking, running, reading, and even
  talking consumes energy.

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7. Snack Smart

• Even if you eat regular meals there may still be
  times you feel hungry, especially if you have
  been very active. Snacks can fill the gap.
• There are a lot of snacks available. You may
  prefer a sandwich, fresh fruit, or perhaps sticks
  of vegetables such as carrots or celery.

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8. Quench Your Thirst

• Your body is more than half water. It is very
  important you drink plenty of fluids.
• Drinking fluids will help you concentrate in
  school and play sports at lunch or after school.
• Choices of Drinks
• Water
• Milk
• Fruit Juice
• Lemonade
• Ice Tea

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9. BE ACTIVE

• Be active everyday!
• Your body needs to keep moving to stay strong and
  healthy.
• Being active also keeps your heart healthy.
• HERE ARE SOME ACTIVITIES
• Go swimming, riding a bicycle, or roller blade.
• Team sports such as basketball, volleyball, or
  football.
• CHOOSE ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY!!
• What is your favorite activity?