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Wellness Starts with YOU!

Be Well for Academic Success and
Always Move Your Body

▪ Good nutrition has been shown to improve concentration, memory and the ability to think better.
▪ Breakfast is important! Breakfast provides your body and mind with the necessary energy and nutrients to start
your day off right. Free Breakfast is offered to all students enrolled where breakfast is provided by the School
Food Service Department.
▪ Building a balanced and healthy meal is easy. Just include foods from each food group
(www.choosemyplate.gov):

➢ Grains: breads, pasta, cereal, and crackers. Make sure to choose mostly whole grain.
➢ Vegetables: raw, cooked, fresh, frozen, canned, dehydrated, whole, cut up, or mashed are all great.
➢ Fruits: can be eaten fresh, canned, frozen, dried, whole, cut up, or pureed.
➢ Dairy: go low fat or fat-free when choosing milk, yogurt, cheese, and any other dairy products.
➢ Proteins: foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans, peas, eggs, soy, nuts, and seeds.

▪ Drink water instead of sugary beverages.
▪ Supplement healthy eating with physical activity. Find your balance between food and FUN…make sure to get out
and PLAY at least 60 minutes every day. You do not have to do it all at once – you can break it up 10-15 minutes
at a time.
▪ Be sure to take proper safety precautions; warm up before an activity, run with an adult, make sure your bike has
reflectors and that you wear a helmet, and drink plenty of fluids before, during and after the activity. Additionally,
apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or greater at least 30 minutes before sun exposure and
then at least every 2 hours thereafter, more if you are sweating or swimming.
▪ Use the following tip to help with your fitness goals:

➢ Every day: play outside, take the stairs, and do stretches in the morning and at night before bed.
➢ 2-3 times per week: walk, run, bike, jump rope, swim, skateboard, dance, inline skate or participate
in football, basketball, soccer, tennis, martial arts, yoga or any other fun activity.
➢ Cut down on: video, computer games and TV…get up and move every 30 minutes.

▪ Sleep is food for your brain. Be sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep per night so you are refreshed and focused at
school. Getting adequate sleep helps you perform better on tests and schoolwork.
▪ Your oral health can have a direct impact on your overall health. Reduce your risk of tooth decay, cavities, and
gum disease by brushing twice a day and flossing daily.
▪ It is just as important to take care of your mental health, as it is your physical health. If you are angry, worried, or
sad, do not be afraid to talk about your feelings and reach out to a friend or adult you trust, including a family
member, guidance counselor, teacher, or coach.

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