KidsHealth

1Be a Fit Kid
A lot of people talk about fit kids, but how do you become one? Here are five rules to live by, if you want to eat right, be active, and maintain a healthy weight.

2Kids and Exercise
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.

3fitness
© 2006 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use. KidsHealth. org/classroom Grades 3 to 5 • Personal Health Series Fitness Brrrinnng, brrrinnng! When the bell rings at the end of physical education class, your students’ quest for physical fitness has just begun! Knowledge about fitness must be transferred to life outside of school to guarantee an active and healthy future. The following discussion questions and activities will help your students develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness —and get their bodies moving in the process! Related …

4Teacher's Guide: Obesity (Grades 3 to 5)
The topic of weight is a sensitive issue. Although there is no "perfect" weight, being overweight can have serious health consequences. The following discussion questions and activities will help your students understand why they need to make healthy choices and how they can be fit kids.

5Teacher's Guide: Fitness (PreK to Grade 2)
Let's face it — few people are more active than young children! Whether they're bouncing balls on the playground or bouncing in their seats at story time, your students are usually on the move. Supporting the release of energy in appropriate ways throughout the day can encourage students to lead active and fit lives. The following discussion questions and activities will not only get students moving, but will help them understand why exercise is good for them right now and throughout their lives.

6Teacher's Guide: Obesity (Grades 6 to 8)
We live in a world filled with screen time and fast food, so it's no surprise that the percentage of overweight children is on the rise. The following discussion questions and activities will help your students learn more about how to be fit and healthy.

7Staying Healthy
Find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy, and stay fit!

8About KidsHealth
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9Teacher's Guide: Smoking (PreK to Grade 2)
Let's face it ...smoking stinks! Not only do cigarettes smell bad, but they are also incredibly bad for your body. This lesson guide will provide you with discussion questions and activities you can use with your students to teach them all they need to know about the dangers of smoking.

10About TeensHealth
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