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Government Sites
Activity Cards - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Is
there an activity you want to know more about? Not sure of how to play or what gear you'll need?
Look no further - it's all right here (and you'll even meet Xperts like you)!
Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and
Prevention) - Be street smart. Ride on the right side of the road, moving with traffic, and obey all
traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best riding routes with your parents - they'll help you determine
safe places to ride near your home.
Come Play with Carla and Friends - (Office on Women's Health)
- Play Jump & Skip, Snack Attack or Mix Up Madness and learn how to live a healthy lifestyle
and have stronger, healthier bones.
Games and Activities - Small Step Kids - (Department
of Health and Human Services) - What can healthy eating do for you? Find out by playing around
with these cool games and activities.
Gear Up - BAM! - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Need a
helmet? Need a ball? If you're not sure what gear you need in order to do a certain physical activity,
this site will let you know!
healthfinder.gov for Kids - (Department of Health and Human Services) - Fun way
to learn about health and safety issues. Play games, enter an art contest, learn safe surfing tips, and
more at this cool site!
Move
It - (Food and Nutrition Service) - Use this online chart to help you record your exercise
for the week.
MyPyramid.gov Blast Off Game - Kids can reach Planet Power by fueling
their rocket with food and physical activity. Fuel tanks for each food group help you keep track of how
your choices fit into MyPyramid. (Flash Player 7 required)
Physical Activity - BAM! - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Learn
how to overcome fitness challenges. Use the Activity Calendar to create your very own personalized
calendar.
President's Challenge - (President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports)
- Get into the program by jumping rope, playing catch, or racing a friend. Even better, you can win
awards for staying active - and track your progress along with kids across America. The more you keep
at it, the more fun you'll have.
Small Step Kids - Find out how eating healthy can be fun! Games and
Activities
Sun Proof - Bam.gov - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) -
It's key to get outside and get active - just make sure you're protected! For outdoor activity, you may
need a helmet, a ball, a club... You always need sun protection - it's just another part of your gear!
The Energy Equation - Food + Sleep + Physical Activity =
Energy. Play these games to learn more.
Other Resources
Kidnetic.org -
Exercise and fitness.
LearnToBeHealthy.org for Kids - Visit this health science learning site and play
interactive games and activities; this will be a fun way to help you make healthy choices.
Pass The Plate - (Disney Channel) - Get the global spin on healthy eating.
Check out this site for recipes, food facts, fun activities and more.
Staying Healthy - KidsHealth - Click on these links and learn about keeping
fit and having fun.
Page Revised - 3/30/2009
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