National Child Health Day 2, 2017

Are you excited for the most important day of the year? No, it’s not Thanksgiving. No it’s not

Halloween. This October 2nd it’s National Child

Health Day!

National Child Health Day is an important day to bring awareness of how we can better our children’s lives.

Health organizations across the take part in many activities and events such as providing educational resources discussing https://goo.gl/yTxhvk healthy choices, fitness, and child obesity prevention.

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But don’t let this day for children be the only

day we fight for healthier children. Our children are the future and it is up to us to prepare

strong, healthy children to face the challenges

we face everyday.

But what can you do?

Get children cooking! Studies show that children that are involved in making their own meals are more likely to try them! Yes, we’re talking about your picky eaters! And don’t forget to turn mealtime into family time. Ask your child about their day, what they did, and how they felt. Kid’s want to be a part of the conversation, so let them! Their lives may not https://goo.gl/Za5LuQ be as hectic compared to yours, but to them, it was and they are thrilled to share.

Certainly never forget about getting plenty of

outdoor play. Children need to be active to stay

healthy and to learn about what they’re bodies

can do! Toss a ball, go for a hike, start a garden,

play some tag, or simply use your imagination and go on all sorts of fun adventures. The fun

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Tropical Fruit Popsicles “A yummy and nutritious treat!”

Prep Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 3 Hours Servings: 8 popsicles

https://goo.gl/TGdU3T Ingredients

• 2 Bananas • 4 Kiwi • 5 Mint leaves • 1 cup Strawberry • ¼ cup Chia seeds • 1 cup Blueberries

Directions

1. Puree bananas and set aside. 2. Puree kiwi and mint, set aside. 3. Puree strawberries and chia seeds, set aside. 4. Puree blueberries and set aside. 5. Pour pureed fruit into popsicle molds, one flavor at a time. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Information % Daily Value Serving Size: 1 *Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Total Calories: 100kcal Vitamin A: 4ug Added Sugar: 0g Vitamin B6: 0.2g Total Fat: 3g Vitamin B12: 0mg Saturated Fat: 0g Vitamin C: 50mg Sodium: 3mg Vitamin D: 0ug Potassium: 295mg Iron: 1mg Total Carbohydrates: 19g Calcium 63mg Dietary Fiber: 5g Riboflavin: 0.1mg Protein 2g Folate 24ug