Kids Korner | youth-center

Info for Kids!

Physical Fitness

One of the best and easiest ways to improve your health is by staying active! Exercise can improve heart health and keep you at a healthy body weight. Kids should be active for at least 60 minutes, 5 days a week! There are a lot of ways to stay fit and healthy; you can play a game of basketball with friends, run on your school's track, or go on a bike ride. Below are some links to help you get ideas for different ways you can stay active and have fun!

Links for fun exercise ideas:

It can be fun to play sports or be active with a group. If you like sports ask your

parents about joining a recreational sports team at your local youth or recreation

center. Below are links to Atlanta-based rec centers. These centers have sports

teams lots of sports including basketball, baseball, football, softball, and swimming.

Atlanta Recreational Centers:

Links to info about sports:

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Nutrition

It's also important to remember to eat a healthy diet to remain strong and healthy. You should eat some of each food group; including vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, and dairy. As well, try to avoid eating sugary treats too often. This guide is a good way to see how much food you should be eating from each food group.

For fun recipes to make with your parents check out these links:

To find useful tips on how to stay healthy and active, check out these links: