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Boy Scouts of America Recognizes National Nutrition Month
Nation's Leading Youth Organization Promotes Healthy Lifestyles Through Various Programs and Tips
Stay Active
For the first time ever the Dietary Guidelines stress the importance of balancing consumption of nutrient-dense foods with maintaining an energy balance. Children are natural explorers and adventurers. Parents should encourage children to turn off televisions, computers and video games and enjoy an active lifestyle outdoors. Scouting offers a wide variety of programs like soccer and hiking to keep bodies in motion, resulting in a healthy child. Change It Up
Different foods within specific food groups (i.e. carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables and proteins) have various nutrients. Choose a variety of foods from all food groups to ensure a well-balanced diet and to experience a variety of colors, textures and tastes. Make It Routine
Overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Parents and adults should start a trend in children's eating habits. Get into the habit of eating healthy to work toward wellness. In addition to incorporating nutrient-rich food into diets, parents should involve their children in the food selection and preparation process. Pages: 1 2
