Healthy Choices Equalk Healthy Bodies
...se, non-nutritive convenience foods, and less sleep than we need. When many students come home from school, they do their homework and go straight to the television, computer, or PlayStation. They don’t even consider going outside to exercise. If they get hungry for an after school snack, they often grab a Twinkie or chips, not even knowing how much more nutritious an apple or banana is. Many kids stay up watching television and go to bed late, only to wake up early the next morning for school. Their brains and bodies are tired and they can’t give their best performance in school or anything else! By exercising, eating right and sleeping well, we help keep our bodies working their best so they can fight germs that make us sick. A healthy body is less susceptible to diseases such as diabetes, heart disease,...