Staying Healthy is a Balancing Act

When the amount of energy coming in to your

body (NUTRITION) is equal to the amount of
energy you burn (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY), you
will maintain (stay the same) a healthy weight.

When the energy coming IN is greater than

the energy going OUT, there is an imbalance.
The excess energy (food) is stored in your
body as fat.

Energy In = Nutrition

Energy Out = Physical Activity

All foods can fit into a healthy, balanced diet.

A balanced diet includes moderate portions of
foods from the 5 food groups every day. Draw
your favorite food in each of these groups.

Physical activity burns the energy you eat and

helps you maintain a healthy weight.
Try to be physically active for at least 60 minutes
every day. Do activities you enjoy! Below are
some ideas. Circle the ones you want to try.

Jumping rope

Breads,
cereals,
and whole
grains

Vegetables

Fruits

Dairy
(milk,
yogurt,
and
cheese

Meat
and
beans

Playing catch

Playing tag games

Walking, jogging,
or running

The Busy Body Book: A Kids Guide to Fitness

by Lizzy Rockwell
Good Enough to Eat: A Kids Guide
to Food and Nutrition
by Lizzy Rockwell
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