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What is a “fit kid”? A “fit kid” is often thought to be a kid who eats right
and is a healthy weight, gets plenty of exercise and gets the proper
amount of sleep. If you do all these things, your body should feel good.
What does it mean to eat right and keep a healthy weight? Your body
needs plenty of different nutrients to stay healthy, so it’s good to eat a
variety of foods. Here are some examples:
• Fruits and vegetables are important in the daily routine. A goal of at
least five servings of this group per day is recommended.
• Choose healthy snacks like low-fat yogurt, peanut butter and celery,
whole grain crackers and cheese and raisins.
• Choose good sources of protein such as fish, eggs, beans, nuts and
lean meats.
• Choose whole grain breads and cereals.
• Limit fast food and low-nutrient snacks like chips and candy. Once in a
while you might eat them, but choose not to everyday.
• Drink plenty of water and drink milk. Milk contains calcium which
makes your bones strong. The standard recommendation is three cups
of milk per day or other calcium rich foods like a slice of cheese or
yogurt.
• Juice is good too only if it’s 100% juice. Sugary drinks like pop or fruit
punches contain added sugar, so they are not the best choice to make.
• When your stomach feels full stop eating. Don’t overstuff yourself.
Taking appropriate portions is important so you don’t overeat and make
yourself uncomfortable.
and is a healthy weight, gets plenty of exercise and gets the proper
amount of sleep. If you do all these things, your body should feel good.
What does it mean to eat right and keep a healthy weight? Your body
needs plenty of different nutrients to stay healthy, so it’s good to eat a
variety of foods. Here are some examples:
• Fruits and vegetables are important in the daily routine. A goal of at
least five servings of this group per day is recommended.
• Choose healthy snacks like low-fat yogurt, peanut butter and celery,
whole grain crackers and cheese and raisins.
• Choose good sources of protein such as fish, eggs, beans, nuts and
lean meats.
• Choose whole grain breads and cereals.
• Limit fast food and low-nutrient snacks like chips and candy. Once in a
while you might eat them, but choose not to everyday.
• Drink plenty of water and drink milk. Milk contains calcium which
makes your bones strong. The standard recommendation is three cups
of milk per day or other calcium rich foods like a slice of cheese or
yogurt.
• Juice is good too only if it’s 100% juice. Sugary drinks like pop or fruit
punches contain added sugar, so they are not the best choice to make.
• When your stomach feels full stop eating. Don’t overstuff yourself.
Taking appropriate portions is important so you don’t overeat and make
yourself uncomfortable.
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• Go out and get some exercise! Play in the yard, go build a snowman,
make an igloo, go sledding, play tag, play sports, do jumping jacks, and
more. It’s important to keep an active lifestyle and not just sit in front of
the television or computer. Exercise helps you build a strong body that
will be able to do all the stuff you need it to do. Exercise makes your
heart happy too because your heart is a muscle and exercise
strengthens your muscles and makes your body more flexible.
• Get the proper amount of sleep at night. Kids between the ages of 5
and 12 need at least 9 1/2 hours of sleep every night. Your body needs
to rest and so does your brain. Have you ever noticed that when you’re
tired, you can’t think as well? Sleep also aids your body in the growing
process.
So, when mom or dad tells you to eat all your vegetables, turn off the
television and go play, or it’s time to go to bed, there is a good reason.
You will feel much better as a result and be a “fit kid.”
make an igloo, go sledding, play tag, play sports, do jumping jacks, and
more. It’s important to keep an active lifestyle and not just sit in front of
the television or computer. Exercise helps you build a strong body that
will be able to do all the stuff you need it to do. Exercise makes your
heart happy too because your heart is a muscle and exercise
strengthens your muscles and makes your body more flexible.
• Get the proper amount of sleep at night. Kids between the ages of 5
and 12 need at least 9 1/2 hours of sleep every night. Your body needs
to rest and so does your brain. Have you ever noticed that when you’re
tired, you can’t think as well? Sleep also aids your body in the growing
process.
So, when mom or dad tells you to eat all your vegetables, turn off the
television and go play, or it’s time to go to bed, there is a good reason.
You will feel much better as a result and be a “fit kid.”