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Nutrition - For Kids
A balanced diet is important for everyone. Eating right and staying healthy affects your entire life. Poor eating habits are directly linked to the burden of chronic disease in Arkansas and the increased risk of Arkansans.

In 2001, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey indicated that:

  • 14% were overweight
  • 80% did not eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day

It's not a bad thing to eat healthy and the food doesn't have to taste bad either! There are lots of healthy and nutritious foods that taste great! You just have to make sure you eat a well-balanced meal with items from all of the food groups. Oh and remember, portions are key too, don't overeat, that is unhealthy.

Select any of the following links and find more information on how you can become a healthy eater.

BlueAnn Health Club
Become a member of the BlueAnn Health Club, checkout the fun games and activities and watch the cool music videos.

Kids For Health
Information on staying healthy along with fun trivia and a chance to join the Kids for Health Club.

Dole 5 A Day
Games, activities and lots of information about eating healthy. Check out the Kids Cookbook and meet all your great 5 a day friends.

Nutrition Explorations
Fun games, recipes and contests just for kids. Stop in and meet the kids panel made up of kids like you who like to have fun, look good and do well in school and play.

Kellogg's Nutrition Camp
Visit the Nutrition Camp and play games with your favorite Kellogg's characters. Stop by the learning lab and find out just what all that nutrition stuff means. Or come by the Campfire for more nutritional fun.