Healthy School At Home
Healthy School At Home
CHECKLIST
If your children are learning from home this year, use this checklist to make sure they stay healthy.
Take time for physical activity.
Children ages 6 to 17 should do 1 hour or more of daily moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, including daily aerobic. They also need activities that strengthen bones (like running or jumping), and that build muscles (like climbing or doing push-ups) 3 days each week.
Eat healthy meals and snacks.
- Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products.
- Include low-fat or nonfat milk or dairy products.
- Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils, and beans for protein.
- Serve reasonably sized portions.
- Limit sugar and saturated fat.
TIP
Use the BAM Dining Decisions App to help kids choose healthy foods.
Rethink their drink.
Encourage children to drink lots of water throughout the day and limit sugar-sweetened beverages like soda or sports drinks.
Wash their hands.
Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others.
Get a flu shot.
A yearly flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious effects.
Get enough sleep.
Sleeping well helps children stay focused and improves concentration and academic performance. Sleep also lessens children’s risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries. Learn more about how much sleep children need and tips for a good night’s sleep.