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Kids from all over America have sent in their ideas for
staying healthy. See if any might work for you!
Send Us Your Own Tip and you might see it here soon.

Kids Tips
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Don't skip breakfast because you'll be snacking all day.
Colby Jack from AL

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Eat whole grains instead of white bread.
J from CT

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Carry around an apple with you so if you are hungry for a snack, you can eat that instead of potato chips.
Martha from IN

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Eat fruit every day.
Lesley from FL

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I mix bananas with strawberrys then I put it in the blender and I got a smoothy.
Melody from FL

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I eat salads so I can be healthy. I eat apples to make my muscles stronger. I eat grapes because I can play basketball better.
Pang from MN

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Lots of fruits taste just like candy but are really good for you - so what have you got to lose!
Kate from NH

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Eat meat because it gives you protein.
Abbey from NY

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Milk is good for your bones.
Cheyenne from NY

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When you eat something, don't eat until your ready to blow up.
Donna from NY

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On a hot day I often eat frozen fruit, it's actually very fun and delicious!
Georgia from TX

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Eat healthy things like fruit, and fruit juice and vegtables so you could grow healthy and strong.
Rosa from TX



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