Phillies Phitness: Nourish

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Nourish Your Body

Nourish your body

Proper nutrition influences brain development, behavior and attention span. Eating a balanced diet can give you energy, stamina and the strength you need to perform daily activities. Read below for five easy tips that will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Phillies Phitness tips and exercises were developed in conjunction with our physical therapy partner, NovaCare Rehabilitation. Please check with your physician before beginning any physical activity program.

TIP #1

Eat breakfast every day. Kids who eat a healthy breakfast:

Learn better
Participate in class more
Behave better
Attend school more often
Visit the school nurse less
Have an overall better diet
Are less likely to overeat later in the day
Are more alert

TIP #2

Eat a variety of foods for a balanced diet. Eating a variety of foods helps ensure you are getting a variety of nutrients your body needs.

TIP #3

Eat the Rainbow. Choosing fruits and vegetables of all colors will give you the best overall health benefit. Each color contains unique health components.

Eat the Rainbow ¬

TIP #4

Eat in Moderation. Watching how much you eat will ensure you get enough variety and aren't eating too much of any one kind of food. Choose foods lower in fat and sugars most often.

TIP #5

Drink water every day. Your body is 60-70% water and water helps your body regulate temperature, transport oxygen to cells and remove waste. Without water your body would stop working.

It is important to drink water:

With meals
When thirsty
Drink extra water in warm weather
Drink water before, during, and after exercise or play

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