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Healthy Habits Healthy Kids
P O WE R P ro g ra m Volume 3, Issue 8 August 2011
What to do in Indy? The Indiana State Fair will make the soybean the star of this year's fair, toasting the high-protein bean during a “Year of Soybeans.'' (visitindy.com)
The Indiana State Fair starts up soon. Come and visit POWER on August 6th from 10:00am to 7:00pm!
Indiana ranks fourth nationally in soybean production with an average of 244 million bushels of soybeans harvested annually, about half of which are exported to other markets.
On Tuesday, August 16th, at 8:30am ride the WFMS train in Fishers to the Indiana State Fair.
Soybeans are the main food source for Indiana-grown beef, dairy, chicken, pork and fish. The Fair has powered its tractor shuttles for years with soy bio diesel and will beable to tell the story of soybeans' important place in Indiana agriculture.
On Tuesday, August 23rd, at 10:00am visit the 'National Geographic Treasures of the Earth' Exhibit at the Children's Museum.
http://www.in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds/index.html
Packing a Healthy School Lunch!
On Thursday, August 25th, at 5:00pm come visit POWER at the Fitness Farm for the POWER Up activities. For more information call us at 317-948-5888. ☺
With school starting this month, make packing a school lunch fun and healthy! When kids have the nutrition they need, they are able to focus and learn more in school. The healthier the lunch, the more fuel your child will have for the rest of the day!
Visit www.aroundindy.com for more ideas!
Healthy Food Ideas: • • • •
Veggies with low-fat dip such as hummus Fresh or dried fruit Hardboiled eggs Homemade “lunchables” o Sliced cheese, meat, and whole wheat crackers o Same “lunchable” idea without the high sodium! • Pretzels or Goldfish crackers Things to Avoid: • Full-fat, non-baked chips • Sugar packed fruit snacks • Twinkies and other processed packaged desserts • Pop-tarts • Frozen meals When making the lunch, let your child help out! This will encourage them to eat what is packed. Also, make your packed lunch green by using re-usable bags, a water bottle, and a lunch box instead of the brown bag.
Playing at Recess! Although most recesses are no longer than 20 minutes, kids can still get lots of physical activity! See how many calories are burned for popular recess activities*. • Dodge ball/Four-square-80 calories • Soccer-106 calories • Shooting Hoops-68 calories • Swinging-67 calories • Touch Football-132 calories • Frisbee-46 calories *Calories are estimated off of 20minutes of activity
This newsletter is provided by the Riley POWER (Pediatric Overweight Education and Research) Program. For more information on the Riley POWER Program please contact us at 317-948-5888 or go to www.rileyhospital.org/POWER
School Bus Safety: -Always walk on the sidewalk to the bus stop. -Never run! -Do not run and play games while waiting, this could be dangerous around traffic! -Stay in your seat when the bus is moving.
Cinnamon Raisin Grilled Cheese ½ sliced apple 2 slices of low sodium deli-style turkey 1 slice 100% whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread 1 slice of reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Place 1/2 sliced apple and 2 slices deli-style turkey meat on one slice of 100 % whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread. (Sprinkle lemon juice and cinnamon on other apple half and save for a snack later.) Top with 1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Place in toaster oven with a plain slice of bread. When cheese is melted, remove both halves from toaster and sandwich together.
Instead of: Getting a side of fries at the State Fair How about: Try corn on the cob. Just remember to skip the butter and go easy on the salt! You’ll save A LOT of calories!
Instead of: Having a smoked turkey-leg (with skin) which has around 1100 calories How about:. Eating a small hamburger packed with lettuce, tomatoes, and other fresh veggies!
Watermelon Lemonade 1/2 cup Splenda 1/2 cup water 4 cups cubed watermelon 3 cups cold water 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 6 cups ice cubes
Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Bring Splenda and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice. Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade. Gently stir before serving.
Instead of: Eating an elephant ear or funnel cake by yourself How about: Sharing the fried dessert with your family!
What are Empty Calories? Empty calories are calories that your body does not need. Empty calories come from fats and sugars in foods, and contain very few or no nutrients. The goal is to choose foods with little to no empty calories! You want to consume very nutrient dense foods. Food with some empty calories
Food with few or no empty calories
Sweetened applesauce (contains added sugars)
Unsweetened applesauce
Regular ground beef Extra lean ground beef (75% lean) (contains solid (90% or more lean) fats) Fried chicken (contains solid fats from frying and skin)
Baked chicken breast without skin
Sugar-sweetened cereals Unsweetened cereals (contain added sugars) Whole milk (contains solid fats)
Fat-free milk
Visit www.myplate.gov for more tips!!
August Arugula Celery Brussels sprouts Cucumbers Cantaloupe Eggplant
Melons Grapes Onions
Pears Squash Watermelon
Visit us at www.rileyhospital.org/POWER
