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Have healthy snacks like fruits and
vegetables
• Treats and sweets should be eaten only
once in a while
1. Choose low-fat and low-sugar
alternatives if available
• Drink water instead of sugar sweet-
ened drinks like soda most of the time
• Exercise doing sports and activities you
enjoy for one hour every day or what
your healthcare provider recommends
you do
• Limit screen time like watching
television, video games, and computer
time to no more than a 2 hours a day

What if I am not at my healthy weight?
• Your healthcare provider or a registered
dietician can determine if you are at
healthy weight If you are not, they will
give you tips on what you can do to get
to your healthy weight
• Changes to get to your healthy weight
should occur slowly over time by
making healthy lifestyle changes that
include eating healthy and exercising

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