Exercise and Nutrition

10 Reasons why exercise is important for

your child
1. Promote healthy growth and development.
2. Help to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
3. Improve cardiovascular health.
4. Improves balance, flexibility, coordination and
strength.
5. Assists in development of gross and fine motor
skills.

6. Improves posture.
7. Improves concentration and thinking skills.
8. Boosts confidence and self-esteem.
9. Relieves stress and promotes relaxation.
10. Provides opportunities to develop social skills
and make friends.
* Children should exercise for at least 60 minutes a
day.

Nutrition
1. Calcium and Vitamin D: essential for normal
growth and development of bones.
2. Iron: Supports normal cognitive development
3. Vitamin D: Supports the immune system.
4. Omega- 3 DHA: Supports normal brain function.
* Be a role model - set good examples while eating.
* Get creative in the kitchen
 Healthy Recipes

Ants on a log Easy Apple Snack Big Green Monster Smoothie

Ingredients: Ingredients: Ingredients:
Celery -Nutella, and bananas -1 green apple (leave skin on),
-Yogurt, granola, bananas cored, cut into large chunks.
Peanut Butter
-Yogurt, strawberries -1-2 handfuls of spinach, washed.
Raisins -¼ large cucumber (peeled, cut into
Directions: large chunks).
Directions: -1 kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
1. Gather all your ingredients, and
1. Cut the celery stalks in half. -2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
wash the apples.
Spread with Peanut Butter. -1 cup low-fat milk (or milk
2. In a small bowl mix the yogurt
Sprinkle with raisins. substitute or water).
with the honey.
-2 tsp. Honey.
3. Remove the cores form the - 1 cup ice cubes.
apples. You will want to use an
apple corer to remove the core Directions:
from the apple. This could work 1. Add all ingredients into a
with a knife, but a breeze with the blender. Pulse until thoroughly
apple corer. blended. When blended to desired
consistency, pour into cups and
4. Add a thin banana slice to the serve.
center of the apple so the
ingredients won't run through the
hole. You can also use a very thin
apple slice to cover up the hole.
5. Now, add your topping
however you will like them. The
kids like to get really creative with
these.