Fit Facts

Researchers found that when vegetables were given a wacky name, consumption doubled – and that remained true when the vegetables went back to their boring names. Packaging—the way a food is prepared, presented and promoted—matters.

On days when you are stuck inside, it can be hard to figure out ways to help your kids get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day. While sports programs and after-school activities can do the trick, they often cost money and require resources to help get the kids from here to there.

Using the united states department of agriculture’s myplate with your children can make learning about healthy eating both educational and fun! Here are 5 tips to help bring myplate to life for your child.

Kids who regularly eat meals with their families are not only healthier, but they also do better in school, develop more advanced language skills and are less likely to drink alcohol or experiment with drugs as teenagers. Here is a five-step plan to make family meals a more frequent occurrence at your house:

Families that know how to turn movement into fun raise kids who enjoy exercise. What adults call “workouts,” kids call play. Follow these easy tips to build a culture of fitness-play in your family.