10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
For You

A brochure for kids from 9-15 years

Cosponsored by:

The American Dietetic Association (National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics)
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

April 1995


Snack Smart.

Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups -- a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.

Work up a sweat.

Vigorous work-outs -- when you're breathing hard and sweating -- help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel your best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging or dancing. Follow-up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.


10 Tips Index: