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Exercise, Fitness and Nutrition

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  • Activity and Nutrition - National program for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight focusing on three important behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.
  • Eat Smart - Play Hard! Healthy Lifestyle - Learn to eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids.
  • Especially for Moms - The USDA has provided these recipes, videos, tips, and factsheets just for parents! You will find quick and easy recipes kids and other family members will enjoy.
  • Keep Score Nutrition and Exercise Tracker - Download this chart to help you record your nutrition and exercise for the week.
  • Kids Rock Nutrition in the Kitchen - Watch how to make chicken packets and a berry parfait.
  • Nutrition and Fitness - KidsHealth.org - How do you feed a picky eater or encourage a child who hates sports to play outside? Learn how to keep your child healthy with the right foods and exercise.
  • Physical Activity - Guidelines for the amount of physical activity kids need
  • Physical Activity - Let's Move - Opportunities for kids to be physically active, both in and out of school and create new opportunities for families to be moving together.
  • Recreation.Gov - If you like biking, camping and boating, then this is the website for you. Find out about fun, outdoor activities.
  • School health - Tips and advice for parents on getting involved in their child's school health
  • Sports and Fitness - Find information about team sports for kids, reaching physical health milestones and more.

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