Eat Well and Be Active
Starting your children off on the right foot
Eating well and being physically active have a number of health benefits but incorporating these things into your family’s day-to-day life may feel a bit challenging at times – some days there just aren’t enough hours for everything to get done.
But there is hope! You can turn eating well and being active from feeling like a chore into something that’s easy and enjoyable for the whole family!
In this section, you'll find simple ideas to help get your children excited about eating their vegetables and fruit (and asking for more!) and find tips on how to get them away from the TV or computer and moving.
With these healthy eating and physical activity ideas at your fingertips, your family will be asking for more.
Quick Tips
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Mix It Up! |
Are you tired of eating the same veggies and fruit? Mix It Up! This A-Z list teaches us what to look for when shopping, how to store and prepare foods and highlights nutritional information.
From the Expert
Why is physical activity important for your children?
Children need to move their bodies. Physical activity has been proven to; build strong bones and muscles, strengthen the heart, improve flexibility, enhance academic performance, build self-esteem, and help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Read more.
