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Ask your child to move and sound like an animal. Take pictures.
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All forms of fruit count-- fresh, frozen, canned, dried or 100% juice. They make easy, healthy snacks too!
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Bright colored foods make meals more fun. Add orange and purple fruits and vegetables to make the table more colorful.
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Use low-fat milk instead of whole. It's better for your child and tastes good too
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For a healthy snack, add low-fat cheese to whole-grain crackers. A serving of cheese is 1 ounce: about the size of two dominos. Six medium-size crackers are one serving.
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Dance, dance, dance as a family.
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For indoor play, ask your child to make a shape with their body: round, flat, tall etc.
It’s hard to tell how much we’re eating when we’re distracted by the TV. Don’t snack while watching shows.
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Start small. This week, provide a healthy after-school snack like an apple instead of one high in sugar or fat.
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Play “Simon Says.” Let your kids tell you what to do.
Kids learn from their parents. If you eat fruits and veggies, so will they.
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Make your own Twister game using throw rugs or hand towels on the floor.