Nutrition

A fun, healthy diet, and daily activities such as running, swimming, or riding a bike increases your cardiovascular health and self-esteem, and reduces obesity.

The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports says that carbohydrates give kids and adults energy. Fruits, vegetables, whole wheat breads, and grains such as oatmeal and wheat, provide a healthy, balanced diet.

Your body needs fat, protein, and carbohydrates so it is OK to have pizza and ice cream, but try to eat smaller portions and balance what you eat. A good diet has a blend of sugar, fat, salt, vitamins, proteins, and fiber.

Look for the Nutrition Facts Panel on stuff that you eat and select foods from the Food Guide Pyramid, provided by The President's Council on Fitness and Sports.

Nutrition, physical activity information, and interactivity can be found at Team Nutrition USDA.

For information about nutrition, food or a reference to a registered dietitian (R.D.) in your area, contact The American Dietetic Association's National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics (NCND) Consumer Nutrition Hot Line at 800.366.1655.

Physical, mental, and medical information within the Crim Kids Fitness site is provided for general information purposes only. Please consult your doctor before beginning any physical or mental health conditioning programs, or nutritional modification programs.