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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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For indoor play, ask your child to make a shape with their body: round, flat, tall etc.
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Play “Simon Says.” Let your kids tell you what to do.
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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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Use low-fat milk instead of whole. It's better for your child and tastes good too
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Ask your child to move and sound like an animal. Take pictures.
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Make your own Twister game using throw rugs or hand towels on the floor.
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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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Dance, dance, dance as a family.
Kids learn from their parents. If you eat fruits and veggies, so will they.
It’s hard to tell how much we’re eating when we’re distracted by the TV. Don’t snack while watching shows.