Physical Activity and Nutrition

Nutrition

• Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products.



• Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and limit red meat, highly processed foods, added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages, such as regular soda.



• Reduce unhealthy fats (saturated fat, such as lard and butter, and trans fat, such as margarine), and replace them with healthy fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, such as canola and
  olive oils).

Portion and Calorie Control

• Keeping to recommended calorie levels for your age, gender and physical activity level can help prevent excess weight gain. Learn about the recommended daily calorie intake from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.



• See the recommended food pyramid for young children
  2 to 6 years old.



• Read about the U.S. Dietary Guidelines "Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
(PDF)

Tips for Eating Healthy:

• Helping Children Reach a Healthy Weight: Proven Tips for Parents Brochure 
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