Families, Food and Fitness
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- Indoor Activities for You and Your Child
- It is a cold, rainy day. . . or school is canceled due to snowy conditions. . . or 105-degree weather outside is beyond enjoyable.
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- How Much 'Physical Activity' do Children Need?
- Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day. This may sound like a lot, but don't worry! Your child may...
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- Rethink Your Drink
- Choosing healthy beverages is a great first step to an overall healthy diet. Americans are drinking more soft drinks than ever.
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- Tips to Tame the Tube
- These days, TV is one of the main things families talk about. Families plan evenings around TV watching. They talk about TV shows during dinner. This may...
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- Make Meals a Family Affair
- There are many benefits of family meals. Families are more likely to eat a nutritious meal when most or all of the family eats together.
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- Cut Calories By Choosing Fruits and Vegetables
- Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is a good choice for good health and can help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. It takes a huge...
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- Serving Size at Restaurants
- The continuing trends of super-sizing, huge portions, all-you-can-eat buffets, and extra-large single servings have all contributed to our expanding...
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- Interactive Material
- Interative Materials include a Beverage Guide to Sugars, a Fast Food Menu, a Nutrition Facts Label, and a Spice Guide.
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In This Resource Area
- Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables
- Move More Everyday
- Prepare and Eat More Meals at Home
- Rethink Your Drink
- Right Size Your Portions
- Tame the Tube
- Instructional Videos
- Interactive Material
- Recipe Bank
- Eat Smart, Move More...Maintain, don't gain! Holiday Challenge
- Dinner Tonight! Webcasts
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Answers from our Experts
- November 05, 2009
- How do wild salmon and farm-raised salmon compare nutritionally?
- November 05, 2009
- I like to cook chicken halves on a charcoal grill. I have been experimenting with microwaving...
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- November 21, 2009
- Move More Everyday Learning Lesson
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- Prepare and Eat More Meals at Home Learning Lesson
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- It's a Family Affair
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- Enjoy Healthy Holiday Parties