• Drink lots of water every day.
• Drink lots of milk (at least 4 1/2 servings a day). Strong bones and healthy teeth are very attractive!
• Limit caffeinated drinks and empty calories: healthy foods with substance will fill you up faster so you won't eat as much.
• Find healthy alternatives to between-meal snacks: carrots instead of cookies, popcorn or pretzels instead of chips.
• Don't think that something fat-free or diet foods mean that you can eat twice as much.
• Don't deprive yourself something you're craving, it's better to eat something unhealthy in moderation that to skip it and then binge later.
• Make sure you're eating three balanced, healthy meals a day.
• Skipping meals can make you feel so hungry that you might overeat at the next one.
• Avoid artificial sweeteners, like Nutrasweet.
• Take a multi-vitamin each day in addition to a healthy diet.
• Remember, though, vitamins do NOT replace food.
• Even fast food places have healthy options, if available, take a look at a nutrition chart.

10 Exercise Tips

• If you have to watch TV, exercise while you watch! Running in place or aerobics are two suggestions.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Get a friend to be your exercise partner.
• Join clubs or classes after school that have physical exercise incorporated.
• Try seasonal activities like raking leaves in the fall or shoveling snow in the winter.
• Try an exercise video – they really can be fun!
• If you have a dog, take him or her for long walks – it’s great exercise for both of you.
• Dance every dance at parties.
• Help out with household chores. Believe it or not, doing the laundry, vacuuming and sweeping can be a workout.
• Whatever you choose – remember to pick an activity you have a good time doing. Exercise can be fun!