Eat Smart, Play Safe

EATSMART. 10 PLAYSAFE 1111 1111 1ON TIPS FROM Sarah Hasselbeck, Elizabeth Somer, R.D. & Julian Bailes, M.D. EATING SMART healthy choices **** STOCK YOUR FRIDGE and cabinets with only good, healthy choices-cut out sugary and processed foods SNACKS are important to have ready for on-the-go active kids like cut up veggies or fruit, cheese cubes or yogurt ESTABLISH REGULAR MEAL & SNACK TIMES 7:30 help establish structure for eating and fuel active kids with three meals and two snacks a day a.m. Breakfast 10am Morning Snack e Sem- Afternoon Snack 12pm 6om. Dinner Lunch X GET KIDS INVOLVED let your kids help you prepare food as they'll be more likely to eat something they prepared themselves X BE A ROLE MODEL eat healthy foods and teach your kids the importance of vitamins and nutrients SUPPLEMENT most kids will not get enough CHGiter Omega- DHA vitamins and nutrients through diet alone, so ask your healthcare provider about the best multivitamin with DHA omega-3 and vitamin D for active children GEAL PLAYING SAFE X STAY HYDRATED drink plenty of water before, during and after practices and games, even on chilly days PROTECT YOUR BODY O- wear a properly sized and fitted helmet- eat a diet rich in DHA omega-3, which is important for brain development; stretch before playing and strengthen bones with vitamin D and calcium X WEAR PROPER SAFETY GEAR kids need padding, mouth guards and other safety gear recommended for the sport they are participating in X PLAY UNDER SUPERVISION trained coaches and officials should supervise youth practices and games ACTIVATE THE FOUR DIMENSIONS OF BRAIN HEALTH encourage your kids to eat a nutritious diet, try new mental activities, challenge themselves physically and make friends with a variety of interests nutrition mental engagement physical activity social engagement Visit www.PopWarner.com more inform The "Eat Smart, Play Safe" program is brought to you by: DSM POP WARNER BRIGHT SCIENCE. BGTERLIVING