Fall 2003 - Volume 4
TAG, Fruits and Vegetables are IT!
• Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Intakes
• Quick, Easy Tips to 5 A Day
• Supporting Physical Activities that Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
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Remind teachers, principals and parents of the values of these programs.
...and, continue to support physical activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Remind teachers, principals and parents of the value of these programs, which include:16, 17, 18, 19
- Increases self esteem and capacity for learning
- Helps control weight
- Helps children handle stress
- Builds and maintains healthy bones and muscles
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To help increase physical activity among youth, visit this website…
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/related_external.htm
The Centers for Disease Control has developed colorful brochures designed to help parents, teachers, and principals increase physical activity among elementary and middle school-aged youth. View these brochures online or order free hard copies to read motivating messages and specific activity ideas for home, school, and community. 20
Parent Brochure (PDF - 851K)
Approx. 2 min. with 56Kbps modem
Healthy kids. Healthy families.
Also available as text version.Parent Brochure in Spanish (PDF - 872K)
Approx. 2 min. with 56Kbps modem
Niños sanos. Familias sanas.
Also available as a text version from CDC en Español: Adolescentes.Teacher Brochure (PDF - 715K)
Approx. 1 min. 40 sec. with 56Kbps modem
You inspire strong minds.
Also available as text version.Principal Brochure (PDF - 695K)
Approx. 1 min. 36 sec. with 56Kbps modem
They will follow your lead.
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References: Click here.This newsletter was written by Frances A. Coletta, Ph.D., R.D., The Schwan Food Company Nutrition Consultant, and designed by Lori Muraski.
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