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.

The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids.

Activity sheet on suggested lower fat alternatives for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

The foods you eat can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat increases your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Use these suggestions to make healthy food choices to lower fat in your meals and snacks.

More and more people are packing lunches. Whether it’s in a bag, box, pail or attache case, the portable lunch can satisfy the need for food and relaxation even in a short 30-minute lunch break. This publication includes information on what to put in a sack lunch, different sandwich ideas and various non-sandwich ideas.

Calcium is the most important mineral in your body. During growing years, calcium is important for bone growth. As we get older, it helps to keep our bones strong. What if you don’t get enough calcium? How much calcium do you need? How can you get calcium? Find these answers and more.

Osteoporosis is a painful, disfiguring disease in which bone density gradually decreases, causing weak bones that break and fracture easily. Risk factors, what you can do and daily calcium needs are discussed.

This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation.

This publication includes information on blood pressure and how it can be lowered by following an eating plan called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).

Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Family mealtimes, food guide pyramid daily servings, snacks and eating problems are included.