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Smart Choices: A Close Look at MyPyramid for Kids
Close Look at MyPyramid for Kids

MyPyramid for Kids reminds you to be physically active every day, or most days, and to make healthy food choices. Use this fact sheet to help you figure out the symbols of the new food guide pyramid.

Smart Choices: Make Smart Choices for Good Health (Youth)
Make Smart Choices for Good Health

information on 8 Steps for Health program, food facts and jump roping for exercising.

Smart Choices: Nutrition Facts Label
smart choices

Tips on how to use the nutrition facts label to eat a healthy breakfast. (PDF Format Only)

Physical Activity Guidelines fo Children
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children

Regular physical activity is associated with immediate and long-term health benefits such as easier weight control, lower blood pressure, improved cardio-respiratory function and enhanced psychological well-being. Active children are more likely to become active adults. Suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities included. (PDF format only)

MyPyramid
MyPyramid for Kids
The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. (PDF format only)
Snack Facts (Youth Fact Sheet)
Snack Facts
Snacks are OK...if you don't eat them too close to mealtime. Use the snack food guide pyramid to help you choose a healthy snack.
Fun with Nutrition Facts Youth Fact Sheet
Learn how to read the nutrition facts label. Recipe for banana raisin pancakes included.