Volume 1, Issue 4
In This Issue
Why Exercise?
Kids’ Activity Pyramid
How Can Parents
Help?
Food Safety Corner
Right Bite Recipe
Get Up, Get Moving
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the
United States….and lack of physical activity is a major risk
factor for heart disease. Regular exercise can reduce the risk
of heart disease and other health problems like diabetes and
obesity. Even a moderate activity like walking is helpful
when done regularly for at least 30 minutes on most days.
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Smokers who start exercising regularly are more likely to cut down or even stop smoking completely!
Be Fit
Other Benefits of Exercise
 STRENGTH: Exercise builds strong muscles that are
needed to support and move your body.
 FLEXIBILITY: Exercise helps prevent injuries to muscles,
joints and tendons.
 ENDURANCE: Exercise allows you to be active longer
without getting really tired.
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RightBite! – Page 2
MyActivity Pyramid for Kids
How Can Parents Help?
 Set a good example by being active yourself.
 Limit activities like TV watching and playing video and computer games.
 Plan active family outings.
 Assign household chores (mowing lawns, raking leaves, mopping floors,
etc.) that require physical exertion.
 Park at the end of the parking lot instead of near the door.
 Make sure your children are physically active at school.
Page 3
Food Safety Corner
– RightBite!
Right Bite Recipe
Kitchen On the Run Breakfast Burrito
Safety Tips
 Store raw meat, poultry and seafood
on a plate or tray in the refrigerator
so that raw juices don’t drip onto
other foods.
Ingredients
1 flour tortilla
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons strawberry jam
1/2 banana
 Use one cutting board for raw meat
products and another one for salads
and other ready­to­eat foods (or
wash cutting boards in between
each use).
Directions
1. Spread peanut butter and jam on
flour tortilla.
2. Roll the tortilla around the banana. 3. Wrap the burrito in a paper towel and
microwave for 35 seconds or until
warm. (Can also be served cold.)
 Never place cooked food on a plate
that has held raw meat, poultry
or seafood unless the plate has
been washed.
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Tips for Stretching Leftovers
Or How to Find Money in Your Refrigerator!
Leftover chili: Serve over a baked potato or mix with noodles for
another great meal.
Leftover pancakes or waffles: Put aluminum foil between them, place
in a freezer bag and freeze. For a quick breakfast, remove what you
would like from the bag and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. No more
buying expensive frozen pancakes and waffles.
Leftover noodles, rice or potatoes: Add them to soup for a hearty meal.
Remember to quickly refrigerate or freeze leftovers in shallow containers. Always label and
date leftovers.
For more information on food, nutrition or health, contact your county Extension office or visit
www.uaex.edu.
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