Healthy snacking and exercise

Snacks are a great way to offer foods that children don't get enough of through the day:

• Low fat dairy products (milk, cheese/cottage cheese, yogurt), fruits and vegetables.
• Snack time should only occasionally include "snack foods," such as crackers, cookies, chips, snack bars and sugary drinks.
• Water and non-fat milk are recommended, since one bottle of a sports drink includes the equivalent of nine teaspoons of sugar!

Encourage children to be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day and limit television, computer and video games to a combined maximum of two hours a day.

Good nutrition is essential to maintaining the immune system's ability to function at optimal levels.

• Start your day with a healthy breakfast.
• Swap whole grains for refined grains.
• Color your plate with a variety of vegetables.
• Sneak in some beans.