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City of Hamilton - Public Health Services
All Star Snacks Playbook - The Motivation
Why Encourage Healthy Snacking?
As a parent, you see what foods and beverages are brought to sporting events. Kids may get excited when the sweet, fat-laden snacks in glitzy packages are pulled out after the game. Yet, these are not the foods that help children to recover after physical activity.
Providing healthy snacks at community sports gives adults the chance to show children that healthy eating and physical activity are a winning combination. Children learn about healthy eating at school, but they need support at home and in the community to help put those lessons into action.
Young children need a variety of nutrients to be active. Water, protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals all count towards making them good athletes. A well-nourished child can play better for longer, stay more alert, and recover more quickly.
We have designed the All Star Snacks Playbook to support you in keeping children healthy and active throughout the season.
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Last update: November 4, 2010.
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