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Energy In: Energy Out Healthy Snacks and Drinks for Active Kids What you will learn today Important things to be healthy: • Eating breakfast • Keeping your body active • Choosing healthy snacks • Drinking water Energy In Energy Out Energy In Food and drink gives energy and nutrients we need to: • Grow • Be active • Power the brain Energy Out Bodily functions physical activity Energy out - Physical activity Being active is really important for your health • It’s good for your bones, heart, muscles and skin • It can help you to concentrate and do better at school • It can make you feel happy All types of activity count! How to prepare for an active day Step 1: Healthy breakfast Step 2: Healthy snacks Step 3: Healthy hydration Step 1: Eat Breakfast • Most important meal of the day • Gives our body energy to wake up in the morning • Helps us to concentrate at school • Stops us feeling hungry before lunch • Stops us from unhealthy snacking • Stops us feeling tired and moody Have you had breakfast today? Step 2: Healthy snacks Being active can make you hungry, so you need to: • Top up your energy level • Eat something which has lots of nutrients, to help your body to grow and be healthy Step 2: Healthy Snacks SWAP these High in fat, added sugar and low in the nutrients your body needs Cereal bars Chocolate & sweets, fruit bar *Be For these Restore your energy and give you vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients Fresh fruit – apple, banana, orange, melon, grapes Dried fruit, unsalted nuts* and seeds Cakes, biscuits & muffins Fruit bread, currant bun, or bagel Crisps Plain popcorn aware of nut allergies Step 3: Healthy drinks • If you want to be healthy it’s important to stay hydrated too and not get thirsty - Dehydration slows your body down - So you don’t concentrate properly in class - Or perform at your best when you’re playing games or doing sport • How much should you drink each day? Don’t get thirsty! Remember: When you’re active your body loses more water so you need to drink more Water is the best drink to keep you hydrated Get a water bottle and keep drinking throughout the day • • • Don’t wait until you feel thirsty Drink before, during and after physical activity Milk is a great natural sports drink Which drinks are best? SWAP these High in sugar and low in nutrients (empty calories) For these Rehydrate and provide nutrients Squash and fruit juice drinks Water - best drink Fizzy drinks like cola, reducedsugar and low-calorie drinks Low-fat milk – a natural sports drink, rehydrates and provides nutrients (protein, minerals & vitamins) Energy drinks and sport drinks are unsuitable for children (<18 years) – high in sugar & caffeine and sugar Pure fruit juice – naturally high in sugar and acidic can cause tooth decay. One small (150mls) glass a day is enough Checklist If you’ve got an active day ahead don’t forget to: Eat a healthy breakfast Pack a water bottle and a healthy snack Drink water throughout the day Have a drink before, during and after activity