The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil
| Nutrition | My Pyramid
Introduces the new food pyramid, provides custom recommendations for age
and gender Dole 5 a Day Promotes eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Sections for parents, kids, teachers and food service providers Ten Steps to Healthier Eating Nutrition Action article: Ten Steps to Healthier Eating |
| Physical Activity | Games
Kids Play Many,
many games
and rules for the playground, the family or the neighborhood Street Play Another website of many games and related articles, photos, and humor American Heart Association American Heart Association link to information about physical activity and ways make some lifestyle changes The Walking Site The Walking Site Just like it sounds; a wealth of information on walking and a multitude of links to get you started |
| For Kids | Smartmouth This is an interactive
site about nutrition. Includes video clips, games Kidnetic Discover ideas for healthy eating, learn about good nutrition, and find fun physical activities you can do alone or with friends. Includes recipes and fun games as well. Kids Health Find answers to questions like "What makes me sick?" and cool features like Dealing with Feelings, plusanimations, games, and more. Girl Power For girls, learning to love and take care of their body! This site contains facts about eating right, exercising, and eating disorders |
| Childhood Obesity | The Pressure to Eat:
Why We’re
Getting Fatter Childhood Obesity: What Parents Can Do Article from the Mayo clinic gives advice to parents The Surgeon General’s Call to Action Body Mass Index (BMI) Information from the Center for Disease Control about Body Mass Index (BMI) and BMI calculators for adults and children. |
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