Healthy and Wise 

Back to School

2010-2011

Dear Parents, En Espanol

This Healthy and Wise Back to School issue will be used during the next several months of the new school year and will cover the following physical education, nutrition, and health topics.  

Physical Education

• Youth Sports

• Feeling Fit? The Importance of Regular Exercise

Nutrition

• Update on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Quick Facts on MyPyramid.gov – Steps to a Healthier You

• Water and Health

Health

• Learning About the Human Body

• Going Back to School

• Making Friends

We hope you enjoy this issue’s featured articles and activities.  Please help your child complete the assigned home connection activities from the Healthy and Wise publication.  Consider doing some of the additional activities below:

• Play a game of catch, basketball, or some other sport with your child in the evenings.  Encourage the whole family to get involved! Explore the recreational sports opportunities available in your community.  Visit the youth sports league web sites in the Healthy and Wise publication.
  
  
  
• Avoid buying soft drinks and sports drinks.  Encourage your family to drink plenty of water. Also, ordering water when dining out can significantly reduce your bill.
  
  
  
• Are you following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Visit www.MyPyramid.gov and obtain a personalized eating and physical activity plan by entering your age, sex, and physical activity level.
  
  
  
• Help your child establish a back to school routine that will help him/her be successful this school year.
  
  
  
• Encourage your child to form new friendships this year and to help new students feel welcomed.
  

Be Healthy and Wise!