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Shape up song!

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Eat Healthy Song

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The total eat healthy commercial, not just the pickle on the guitar. Check out my animation/art blog! http://joshuawaldanimationart.blogspot.ca/

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7 fun activities to get your kids excited to exercise!

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It's no surprise that kids who exercise are not only healthier overall, but are more likely to make fitness a priority later on life - which is more important than ever given that 30 percent of children are obese or overweight in the United States.

Kids should be getting at least an hour of exercise every day, but they're ultimately falling short. In fact, 58 percent of children are playing outside less than 4 days a week, according to research from the YMCA.

Are you having trouble getting your kids motivated? Larysa DiDio, a celebrity trainer, fitness expert, and co-author of Sneaky Fitness, along with Kimberly Wechsler, a family fitness expert and author of three upcoming books about exercise for kids, weigh in with the best activities you can do with your kids to get them moving more.
1. Geocaching
With geocaching available in many local areas, you don't have to go far to participate in this outdoor treasure hunt. Using a GPS-enabled device or your smartphone, you walk or hike to specific locations to find hidden containers or caches. The caches contain a logbook with notes from other people who were there or other items for a fun discovery adventure.
2. Obstacle courses
Whether in the backyard or in the playground, an obstacle course is a great way for kids to engage in a variety of activities. Obstacle courses are also great for kids of all ages to play together, because they can compete against their own time - not against each other. The course can include a variety of activities like sprinting, a bike ride, jump roping, a hula hoop, and a Frisbee toss.
3. Pool games
Swimming is a great way for kids to be active in the summer time, but you can make it even more challenging with games. Throw pennies in the pool and have the kids compete to see who can fill up the "treasure chest" the fastest. Or, see who can keep a balloon or a ball in the air the longest; the person who drops it has to do two laps.
4. Races
You can set up a regular backyard race or get more creative and customize it with your kids' interests. Got an aspiring dancer? Incorporate choreography into the course. Or, set up sports drills for your little athlete. Many local race events for adults also include a kids' fun race which is a great way to train and compete together.
5. Circuit training
Rather than a boring gym routine, circuit training for kids can incorporate any sports drill, Yoga pose or exercise - and can be done indoors or out, in a pool or on the playground. Set up eight to 10 circuit stations and alternate cardio, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises. Preschoolers should be at each station for thirty seconds or less and two to five minutes is good for older kids.
6. Tag with a creative spin
A game of tag is an easy standby but you can spice it up depending on the age. Preschoolers can pretend to be different animals, so when the child who is "it," is tagged, he then has to move like a different animal (for example, slither like a snake or crawl like a cat). For older kids, use clothespins to tag each other; the player to get rid of all of his clothespins wins.
7. Do-gooder events
Charity work is a great way for kids to get active and feel good about helping others. Let your kids pull a wagon around the neighborhood to collects books for their library or canned goods for a local food pantry. They can also volunteer to water the neighbor's plants or rake leaves.
Julie Revelant is a health journalist and a consultant who provides content marketing and copywriting services for the healthcare industry. She's also a mom of two. Learn more about Julie at revelantwriting.com.

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7 fun activities to get your kids excited to exercise

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It's no surprise that kids who exercise are not only healthier overall, but are more likely to make fitness a priority later on life. Here are some of the best activities you can do with your kids to get them moving more

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The Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day by Loreen Leedy

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Silly Sally the Clown- Kids Nutrition Lesson

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Silly Sally the Clown-Kids Nutrition lesson

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This segment is part of Silly Sally's "Healthy Bodies;Healthy Minds" programs. She helps children learn about foods that are once in a while special treats and anytime foods.

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Healthy Eating Song - (Food Train Song)   

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Meghan Effinger

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A catchy up beat song all about healthy eating! Children will love it!! http://www.musicalplayground.co.uk/ Musical Playground are George Papakyriacou and Christalla Michael. We write fun and educational songs for children. We released our first album in 2008 and proudly released our second album "Are We There Yet?" in December 2015.

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Suprisercise!   A Poem by Beth Boswell Jacks 

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Suprisercise!   A Poem by Beth Boswell Jacks 

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"Wallie Exercises" by Steve Ettinger- book description from Amazon

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"Wallie Exercises" by Steve Ettinger- book description from Amazon

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Wallie is mostly a wonderful dog, but his super-laziness has become a problem. So his boy convinces him to go on an adventure to get fit. With a little help from a big friend, Wallie learns how to exercise. Will he enjoy the change from pudgy pup to healthy hound or will he return to his lazy way...

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Go, Slow, and Whoa Foods- A Kid's Guide to Eating Right!

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Go, Slow, and Whoa Foods- A Kid's Guide to Eating Right!

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Lots of kids want to know which foods to eat to be healthy or lose weight. Most kids don't need to be on diets, but here's something kids can do to eat healthier: Learn the difference between Go, Slow, and Whoa foods.

You probably know that foods fit in different categories. MyPlate puts them into these categories:

But foods also can be classified in three groups: Go, Slow, and Whoa. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) suggests kids think about whether foods are Go foods, Slow foods, or Whoa foods.

Go Foods

These are foods that are good to eat almost anytime. They are the healthiest ones. Example: skim and low-fat milk.

Slow Foods

These are sometimes foods. They aren't off-limits, but they shouldn't be eaten every day. At most, eat them several times a week. Example: waffles and pancakes.

Whoa Foods

These foods should make you say exactly that - Whoa! Should I eat that? Whoa foods are the least healthy and the most likely to cause weight problems, especially if a person eats them all the time. That's why Whoa foods are once-in-a-while foods. Example: French fries.

Below you'll find a chart of Go, Slow, and Whoa foods. You can print this article so you can refer to the chart and learn which foods are which.

As you use the chart, you might have questions about what some of the words mean. We've provided some definitions below the chart to explain things like "extra-lean," "trans fats," and "whole grains." Be sure to show the chart to your mom and dad, too. Then everyone in the family can learn when to say Go and when to say Whoa!

The Chart

*Though some of the foods in this row are lower in fat and calories, all sweets and snacks need to be limited in order to not exceed one's daily calorie requirements.

**Vegetable and olive oils contain no saturated or trans fats and can be consumed daily, but in limited portions to meet daily calorie needs.

Definitions to Know

Added fats or sauces: You'll see that vegetables are on the Go list, but only when they're prepared without added fats or sauces. That means they are steamed, boiled, baked, or grilled without adding butter, other oils, or sauce.

Light syrup and heavy syrup: Fresh and frozen fruits are on the Go list because they don't contain added sugar. But sometimes canned or packaged fruits are packed in syrup. Light syrup is OK, putting those fruits on the Slow list. But heavy syrup is really sugary, so those kinds of fruits are on the Whoa list.

Whole grains: Whole grains contain more fiber and nutrients than white flour, which is used to make white bread, pasta, and lots of other stuff. Instead, look for foods that contain these ingredients:

Trans fats: Hydrogenated oils fall into this category. This kind of oil is used in crackers and snack foods, but it's been found to be very unhealthy for your heart.

Types of milk: Milk comes in more varieties than just white and chocolate! Skim milk and 1% milk have the least fat, so they're on the Go list, while 2% milk has a little more fat, so it's on the Slow list. Whole milk has the most fat, so it's on the Whoa list.

Extra-lean and lean beef: Your mom or dad probably decides which kind of ground beef to get at the store. Ground beef is used to make hamburgers, meatballs, taco filling, and other foods kids like. But there's more than one kind of ground beef. Stores sell it with different amounts of fat in it. The healthiest kind - extra-lean - has the least amount of fat, so it's on the Go list. Lean ground beef has a little more fat, so it's on the Slow list. Regular ground beef has the highest percentage of fat, so it's on the Whoa list.

Now that you know the difference between Go, Slow, and Whoa foods, you can smart choices for healthy eating!

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Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Kid's Guide to Eating Right

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Lots of kids want to know which foods to eat to be healthy or lose weight. Most kids don't need to be on diets, but here's something kids can do to eat healthier: Learn the difference between Go, Slow, and Whoa foods. You probably know that foods fit in different categories.