10 Healthy Habits for the Whole Family

1. Begin with Breakfast: Refuel after a good night's sleep by eating a nutritious breakfast.

2. Keep Moving: Instead of driving, walk, bike or jog to visit friends or to get to school.

3.Nutritious Noshing: Select snacks from all levels of the food pyramid by adding a glass of low-fat milk to accompany your crackers, or some celery sticks coated with peanut butter and raisins.  
4. Feel the Burn! Show your kids how fun it can be to work up a sweat.

5. Eat Balanced Meals: Be smart about how much and how often you eat heavy, high-calorie foods like hamburgers, french fries and ice cream.

6. Work Out Together:  Keep fitness fun by inviting family and friends to join you on a hike or biking adventure.

7. Eat for Energy: Eat foods that energize the body, including grains, fruits and vegetables.

8. Stay Fit at School: Physical education, intramural sports and dance teams are just some of the ways to get active during the weekdays!
9: Piece Together A Healthy Food Puzzle: Everything you eat is a different puzzle piece in your diet

10. Keep It Fun and Fresh! Make healthy eating and fitness fun by trying new snacks, outdoor activities and sports.