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Healthy Weight

This week we will talk about healthy weight.
We will discuss healthy habits that contribute
to reaching or maintaining a healthy weight.
We will talk about how nutrition, exercise,
and screen time all contribute to being at a
healthy weight.

What is a healthy weight?
• It is the right weight for your body type,
age and height
• It is important to know that even though
you may be the same height as your friend,
your healthy weight may be different and
that’s okay
• Your healthcare provider or a registered
dietician can tell you what a healthy
weight is for your body type, age and
height

Tips for maintaining a healthy weight
• Eat a healthy well balanced diet that
includes a variety of foods
• Fill your plate with healthy foods from all
5 food groups including:
1. Fruits and vegetables
2. Grains, make half of them whole grains
3. Proteins like lean meats, chicken and
fish
4. Low-fat dairy like low-fat yogurt, low-
fat cheese and 1% or skim milk
• Eat the correct portion sizes of foods you
eat
• Ask your parent/guardian what a serving
is, check the food labels for serving sizes
of foods you eat or visit www.myplate.gov

Don’t skip breakfast!
• Eat a healthy breakfast every day

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