In addition to The 8 Habits of Healthy Kids™ statements, a 5-page description of each habit found in the Kid Packet explains key information that children need to know about each habit.

In the Healthy Children Healthy Futures Program everything starts with The 8 Habits of Healthy Kids™. These eight habits are recommended behaviors for a healthy mind, body and lifestyle. They are based on expert research and are expressed in a way that is simple and straightforward.

The 8 Habits of Healthy KidsTM is the data, the raw information and principles that you and your group will use to create exciting, creative healthy eating and physical activity media messages.

Above are some activities to introduce The 8 Habits of Healthy Kids™ to your group.

HEALTHY KIDS:
1) Spend at least 1 hour a day being physically active.
2) Spend less than 2 hours a day watching TV and playing video and computer games.
3) Eat at least a total of 5 fruits and vegetables a day.
4) Snack more on healthy foods and less on junk food and sweets.
5) Drink or eat at least 3 low-fat dairy foods a day.
6) Drink at least 2 glasses or bottles of water a day instead of soda.
7) Eat less fast food (2 or fewer times per week) and make better fast food choices.
8) Eat smaller amounts-bigger is not better.