LIFETIME BENEFITS FOR ACTIVE CHILDREN

• 1/10 as likely to be obese
• Up to 40% higher test scores
• Less smoking & drug use
• 15% more likely to go to college
• Lower levels of depression & self-derogation
• Higher self-esteem
• 7-8% higher annual earnings
• Lower health costs
• Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer & diabetes

Source: The Aspen Institute Project Play

HEALTHY SNACKS

• Trail mix with nuts, seeds, cereal and dried fruit
• Sliced apple dipped in peanut butter
• Low-fat fruited yogurt or plain/vanilla low-fat yogurt with fruit
• Blended smoothie with frozen berries, low-fat milk and yogurt
• Air-popped or fresh-popped popcorn
• Pretzels, vegetables or whole wheat pita wedges and hummus
• Tbsp of peanut butter on an ½ English muffin with sliced banana
• Mini cinnamon raisin bagel spread with nut butter