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Nutrition & Fitness Center


Be a Fit Kid
Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets lots of exercise, and gets enough sleep. If you're fit, your body works well, feels good, and can do the things you want to do.
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Get Moving
Stand strong and breathe powerfully with this yoga pose — then get moving with sports and exercise.
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In the Kitchen
From being safe in the kitchen to knowing how to read a recipe, here are tips on getting started with cooking.
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Healthy Weight
It's normal for kids to gain weight as they grow. How do you know what a healthy weight is for you?
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Yoga Can Make You a Hero!
Nutrition and Fitness Basics
Nutrition Facts
A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from it.
Learn more
Most foods contain carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into simple sugars — your major source of energy.
Find out how
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet.
Read why
Your body needs vitamins so you grow and develop just like you should.
Learn how
When you think of minerals, food isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But foods have small amounts of minerals.
Read more
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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