Healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise are key to a child’s development as well as success in school. Simple activities like going on a family hike or adding an extra serving of vegetables can certainly add up over time and offer great health benefits. For ideas on fun ways to incorporate healthy habits into your daily family routine, explore Thinkfinity.org activities, interactives and more.

• MyPlate Food Guide – investigate the USDA's MyPlate guidelines in order to understand the importance of eating healthy foods in balanced meals and exercising regularly. (6-8)
• What’s in This? Investigating Nutrition Information – learn about food advertisements and how they impact the way we eat. (6-8)
• Exercise and Nutrition – explore a complete collection of resources and help students adopt healthy lifestyles. (K-12)
  
  

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