Ways to help your child be more active

• Be a role model for your children. If they see you being physically active and having fun, they are more likely to be active and stay active throughout their lives.
• Involve the whole family in activities like hiking, biking, dancing, basketball, or roller- skating.
• Include children in household activities like dog walking, car washing, and yard work.
• Limit your children’s TV and computer time.

Health & fitness tips for parents

• Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast. Breakfast provides children with the energy they need to listen and learn in school.
• Offer your child a wide variety of foods, such as grains, vegetables and fruits, low-fat dairy products, and lean meats or beans.
• Cook with less fat—bake, roast, or poach foods instead of frying.
• Limit the amount of added sugar in your child’s diet. Serve water or low-fat milk instead of soda and fruit-flavored drinks.