Team Nutrition Educational Materials for Summer Meals

United States Department of Agriculture

Take a Healthy Summer Break!
Did you know?
Kids gain weight two times faster in the
summer than during the school year.
Discover some easy ways to help kids
stay happy and healthy this summer.

Only 1 in 4 kids age 12-15
get 60 minutes of moderate to
vigorous exercise each day.

31g

Move More
Engage in at least 60 minutes
of physical activity a day.
Try dancing, biking, walking,
jumping rope, and games like tag.

A 12-oz sugar-sweetened cola has
31 grams of sugar, which equates
to almost 8 grams of added sugar.
That’s 8 teaspoons!

Choose Water
mins

0

sugar

Give thirsty kids a
healthier choice. Water
has no added sugar!

Kids spend 7.5 hours
a day in front of a screen.

27%

More than
of kids’ daily
calories come from snacks.

Sit Less

Eat Smart to Play Hard

Limit TV, computers, tablets,
and games to 1-2 hours
a day for good health.
Offer fruits and vegetables
at snack time!

Find a Summer Meal Site Near You!
Your child can enjoy a healthy meal with friends at a safe summer meal site. Many
also offer fun games, crafts, and activities. Kids and teens up to age 18 eat free.
Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to find a Summer Meal Site near you!
http://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

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