Nutrition

It is very important that we eat the correct nutrients in our bodies daily. This can be established by eating a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products along with lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, and low-fat dairy products.

In addition, drinking lots of water and going light on the salt, sugar, saturated fat and trans fat will keep you lean, healthy and strong physically, mentally and spiritually. Taking care of one’s body is important for both children and adults!

Let’s Move!

http://www.letsmove.gov/eat-healthy

Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let’s Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more physically active.

Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Your involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children.