Fun Facts About Nutrition, Health, and Exercise!

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Eating healthy foods, getting exercise, and learning about nutrition doesn’t have to be a chore! Here are some fun facts and easy ideas to get you started on everything from eating right to staying fit.

Did you know…

• Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories.
• Cooking is a great way for families to learn about nutrition.
• Most of the fiber in fruit is in the peel!
• Soup is a great way to add vegetables to meals.
• Spaghetti squash can be used like actual pasta!
• Oatmeal with fresh fruit is a good source of fiber.
• The best way to exercise your heart is by walking and jogging!
• Doctors recommend 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
• Kids need an hour of exercise a day.
• Certain house chores can count as exercise!
• The most common form of exercise is walking.
• Cashews and almonds are a good way to snack healthy.
• You can get exercise from just a trip to the zoo, thanks to all the walking!
• There are lots of great ways to eat fruits and veggies - like on kebabs!
• Most restaurant entrees are two servings.
• Frozen and fresh fruit both provide lots of fiber.
• A beach trip can be more than just fun, it can be great exercise!
• Breakfast helps maintain healthy weight.
• All foods can be worked into a healthy diet!
• It's easy to make your own healthy trail mix at home.
• Exercise can increase good cholesterol!
• Cabbage is a great source of vitamins.
• Salads are an excellent way to fill up. Yum!
• You should read the labels on the foods you eat and buy!
• Dried fruits make a great snack.
• Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated.
• Shoveling snow might seem like a chore, but helps you stay active in winter!
• Taking the stairs is an easy way to get exercise.
• Eating grilled fresh fruit can make a delicious dessert.
• It's important to take good care of your teeth from an early age!
• Veggies and meats taste great steamed.
• Cooking dinner as a family is a great way to bond!

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