Think of the TV as an activity box. When it’s on, do something — stretching exercises, weight training, sit-ups, marching in place, jump rope.
Guidelines
All family members should be effective role models by participating in all of the guidelines below:
- Serve fruits and vegetables at every snack and meal. Offer fresh fruit and vegetable options daily.
- Make water the primary drink option every day. Other options should be non-sugar-sweetened.
- Include a whole-grain or protein option with every snack.
- Provide healthy, unsaturated-fat foods at meals and snacks.
- Emphasize moderation, balance and variety.
Decide as a family the # of vegetable servings everyone will have every day. The recommended amount varies depending on the organization. According to www.mypyramid.gov the range from children up to adult men is 1 ½ - 3 cups a day. Use this range as a guideline to determine your family's Veggie Challenge goal. This challenge will take menu planning, grocery store planning, and family time to help everyone achieve the goal of eating more veggies. This may mean having veggies at breakfast! Kids be creative and think of what veggies at breakfast might look like.
