Enjoy Moving

Be physically active every day

Children and teens should be physically active for at least 60 minutes on most, preferably all, days of the week.

Do Plenty: Moving Whenever You Can

• Walking the dog
• Sweeping
• Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
• Playing outside
• Vacuuming
• Dusting
• Riding a bike
• Throwing a ball

Do More: Making Your Heart Work Harder

• Playing baseball or softball
• Playing soccer
• Jumping rope
• Skateboarding
• Gardening/Yard work
• Running/Jogging
• Playing basketball
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Playing tennis
• Dancing
• Skipping

Do Enough: Stretching and Building Your Muscles

• Sit-ups
• Push-ups
• Martial arts
• Lifting free weights or strength training
• Stretching
• Yoga
• Pull-ups

Doing Less: Sitting Around

• Playing on the computer
• Watching television
• Playing electronic games
• Talking on the phone
• Sitting still for hours

Find your balance between eating and physical activity. Eating smart choices from every food group and being physically active work together for a healthier you! For more information go to: MyPyramid.gov and teamnutrition.usda.gov.

Reprinted with permission from USDA and My Pyramid.gov.