Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Kids
Regular physical activity during childhood is crucial for fostering a healthy and long life by preventing various health conditions. It's essential that physical activity for kids is fun and enjoyable!
Discover fun and practical ways you can help your kids stay active, hydrated, and healthy.
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This HealNV fact sheet provides tips to help kids stay active and hydrated while building healthy habits. It is recommended that children get 60 minutes of physical activity each day, but that activity does not have to happen all at once. Moving throughout the day can help kids meet the recommendation while keeping physical activity fun and enjoyable.
Discover ideas for increasing physical activity, including walking or biking to school, playing outdoors, doing household chores, participating in sports, and enjoying active time as a family. This fact sheet also provides information about staying hydrated, choosing water-rich fruits and vegetables, being active safely in hot weather, and using appropriate protective equipment.
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