Here are some great sites that promote wellness
and an active lifestyle.
Kids Health, from Nemours
This site is an excellent, interactive resource for kids to learn about their own bodies. It includes news, games, recipes and Q&A help.
Information available in Spanish.
National Geographic Kids
Fascinating information for kids about world issues, geography, animals, and cultures. Everything the parent website has to offer but in fun and easy to understand format.
Body and Mind
A Center for Disease Control (CDC) Website, for kids and teens. Resources, games, and info for healthy a healthy “body and mind”. Very interactive, very useful.
Spatulatta: Cooking 4 Kids Online
Great cooking site for kids — by kids. Not Health-food specific, however most recipes seem to promote good eating habits and ingredients.
My Pyramid (USDA)
This important website is focused around the fact that “one size doesn't fit all”. It is a great improvement to the “Food Pyramid”, and helps kids understand portion size and nutrition.
Kidoinfo
This is more directed at parents — although can give kids some great ideas to bug mom or dad about doing! This link is to the “Summer Guide”, there is also a Spring and Winter guide as well. Lists the proclaimed best things to do with kids in Rhode Island, as well as neighboring MA and CT.
Easy Physical Activity Ideas for Kids
Exercises for the Whole Family
Physical Activities for the Family
Information About the Benefits of Physical Activity
Creative Lesson Plans Concerning Nutrition
Ways to Prepare Healthful Snacks