Stay Active

Path to improved health

Being more active (for children and families)

• Move more. Try to get between 30 and 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Short sessions of movement throughout the day add up.

• Include physical activity in your daily routine. Walk as a family before or after meals.

• Make playtime with your family fun. Be active by shooting hoops or playing tag.

• Be active in the home. For example, you can dust, vacuum, garden, or walk the dog. These activities are good ways to burn calories.

• Include activities, such as hiking or biking, when you go on vacation.

• Know your daily calorie needs. Balance calories you consume with calories you burn.

• Limit TV, computer, and video game time to less than 2 hours per day. Encourage physical activity instead.

Being more active (for parents)

• Park the car farther away at work or stores.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Get off the bus one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.

• Exercise while watching television at home. Use a machine, lift weights, and stretch.

• Walk to do errands.

• Be a role model for your children. Do something active every day.