By Marianne Carter
UD Registered Dietitian and Director of the Delaware Center for Health Promotion

Want to be a fit kid? You should. If you're fit, that means your body is working at its best! Anyone can be a fit kid — all it takes is regular physical activity. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that school-age children get at least 60 minutes or more of moderate physical activity most days of the week. Don't have a straight hour of time? It's okay — you're allowed to break up the 60 minutes into smaller amounts throughout the day. But wait, it gets better. You can incorporate physical activity with almost everything you do. Hop on your bike, grab your skateboard, play hopscotch, do jumping jacks, and more! Physical activity doesn't have to be just about sports. It's about being creative and keeping your body moving. Physical activity — make it yours, make it fun!

Special thanks to Corey Schwartz, UD graduate student in health promotion, who contributed content for this month's tip. The mission of the Delaware Center for Health Promotion (DCHP) is to encourage Delawareans to adopt healthier lifestyle habits to increase their quality of life and reduce the incidence of preventable illness. DCHP is jointly sponsored by the Office of the Lt. Governor and the University of Delaware. To learn more, visit the Be Healthy Delaware Web site today!