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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Improved Energy Levels Exercise helps transport oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. When your heart and lungs are working more efficiently, you have more energy to work, do daily chores, keep up with active kids, and have fun. Improved Ability to Learn Exercise increases production of cells in the brain responsible […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Grocery stores can be full of education and adventure for kids. Including kids in grocery shopping-and every part of meal prep-helps set up kids to make healthier choices later in life. * Show the variety of different foods, especially in the produce section and grain aisle. * Let kids pick out
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 To stay within the food group guidelines for your calorie needs, you need to use correct serving sizes. To be exact, you could use measuring cups and spoons or weigh foods on a scale. Do this when you can or when you are learning, but this is not always practical. You
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 Growing your own food is a great way to know where your food comes from. Garden-fresh vegetables and fruits can have more flavor and nutrients than what is at the supermarket. You can also skip the drive to a store and get some sunshine and fresh air! Tips for Growing a
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 This may be the most common dietary advice today: everything in moderation. However, there are many reasons why this is really hard for most people and downright dangerous for others. 1.May Be Dangerous:Certain ingredients may harm your body or could make managing a medical condition difficult. Or, you may be sensitive
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Color * Have color theme nights and plan a meal with foods of that color. * Combine two brightly colored vegetables together (like vibrant red peppers and deep green broccoli). Shapes * Cut fruits and vegetables into different shapes. Use a knife, cookie cutters, or a melon baller to cut stars,
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Seeing the worst possible outcome for a situation can lead to anxiety and racing thoughts. Avoid focusing on the negative aspects of a situation or how it could be even worse. The unknown future can seem scary and full of negative potential. Dispute each irrational thought with a rational one. Challenge
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Use “If, then” plans to overcome roadblocks. “If, then” plans anticipate a challenge and prepare a response in advance. Create “If, then” statements for each challenge you expect to face. These challenges may be: * How you expect to feel (e.g., self-conscious). * Something you do not know how to do.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. You will feel better about yourself and your life. Blaming others is a natural, child-like reaction. It is more adult-like to figure out the amount of control you have in a given situation and respond to it in a mature way. You may
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 The dairy group includes milk and foods made from milk. Dairy provides calcium, vitamin D (milk), healthy fats, and protein. Milk alternatives (such as those made from soy) are included if they are fortified with calcium. Dairy Alternatives Many people avoid lactose-containing milk due to an intolerance or preference. Lactose is
