Did You Know?

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the average, moderately active 10-year-old requires about 2,000 calories per day to fuel their school and play activities, brain power demands, and simply to grow their bodies (not that far behind what a grown 30-year-old man, at 2,400 calories, will burn). To make sure your child meets the recommended daily caloric and nutritional requirements, experts advise parents to be good role models when it comes to eating, and to let kids participate in their eating choices. Kids can learn more about good nutrition with the games, tips and activities they'll find on the USDA My Pyramid for Kids website.