physical fitness for children

Discusses the benefits of being fit and provides directions for easy-to-do activities to increase strength, endurance, and flexibility while having fun.

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy activity choices for children"--Provided by publisher.

Suggests over one hundred activities designed to help girls stay fit, including both indoor, outdoor, and water exercises, and features fitness facts.

Introduces topics related to maintaining good health, such as skin and hair care, cleanliness, sleep, dental hygiene, and the avoidance of extreme weight loss diets, drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.