Center for Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Research

06/24/2022

Use the tool below to help your kids fit in more physical activity in their day. 👟🏈⚽️

https://health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active

Use la herramienta a continuación para ayudar a sus hijos a incluir más actividad física en su día. 👟🏈⚽️

https://health.gov/espanol/moveyourway/get-kids-active

Kids need at least 60 minutes of activity every day. Use this interactive tool to learn how you can encourage them to move more every day.

06/23/2022

It's !! 💦

Check this link out to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html

06/22/2022

Summer is here and pools are open. Have fun and stay safe! 🌞🏊‍♀️

06/21/2022

Happy first day of summer! 🫐

Whether we're talking about blueberries, strawberries or raspberries, these sweet, colorful finger fruits are sure to make your toddler or preschooler happy.

06/17/2022

Happy Friday and 2022 weekend!❤️💛💚🖤

Register for the free festival and parade below, celebrating the freedom and liberty of African American people.

Date and Time: June 18, 2022 from noon - 6:00 pm

Location: 801 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

https://www.indyjuneteenth.com/

Indy Juneteenth is the largest Juneteenth festival in Indiana. Indy Juneteenth not only provides live entertainment but also a platform formlocal black owned businesses to become successful through vending and fund raising. Indy Juneteenth gives scholarships for students of the arts.

06/16/2022

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Add color to your plate by incorporating the following fruits and vegetables:

🍅tomatoes
🥕carrots
🍌bananas
🥒cucumbers
🫐 blueberries
🍆 eggplant

Read more here: https://www.mahealthyfoodsinasnap.org/healthy-you/blog/2022/06/01/let%E2%80%99s-celebrate-national-fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-month

06/15/2022

If you plan to exercise outside during hot weather dress appropriately and hydrate! 👟💦

Read more in the article below. 👇

When the mercury rises, "easy" exercise becomes a huge physical undertaking, and intense exercise can be deadly. Here's how to protect yourself from developing a heat-related illness.

06/14/2022

Receta del dia 🌈!

06/13/2022

With the heat advisory this week, make sure you know the difference between a heat stroke and heat exhaustion!

🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞Tips to Beat the Heat 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

- Drink plenty of water!
- Check on friends and neighbors at high risk for heat-related illness
- Find airconditioned places to cool off (shopping malls and libraries)
- NEVER leave kids or pets in a closed, parked vehicle

If you go outside, remember:
- A hat
- Sunscreen (spf 15 or higher)
- Lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
- Water
- Limit time outdoors. Take breaks often

https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/ast-heat.htm

06/09/2022

Below are some health benefits of physical activity for children. How do you and your child like to stay active? 🏈⚾️⚽️
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A continuación hay algunos beneficios de salud sobre la actividad física para los ninos. Cómo les gusta a usted y a su hijo mantenerse activos? 🏈⚾️⚽️

06/08/2022

Comience a comer más saludable hoy! Empiece la prueba aquí: www.myplate.gov
Start eating healthier today! Start the quiz here: www.myplate.gov

Las personas que comen sano viven más tiempo y tienen un menor riesgo de problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes tipo 2 y obesidad. Para las personas con enfermedades crónicas, una alimentación saludable puede ayudar a controlar estas afecciones y prevenir complicaciones.

Comience a comer más saludable hoy: www.myplate.gov
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People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk for serious health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. For people with chronic diseases, healthy eating can help manage these conditions and prevent complications.

Start eating healthier today: www.myplate.gov

06/01/2022

Happy Wednesday and June 1st!

Make sure to take advantage of by visiting a strawberry farm and picking out your own for a fun family activity!

🍓 Strawberry Farms in Indy: https://indywithkids.com/strawberry-farms/?fbclid=IwAR1_QUqvdDTUH3OMQ5-FhUJK_jZBOJsO8uJU-gpJInzbJeQZ7YEtvEXni9Q

Nothing tastes better than a freshly picked strawberry. You can pick your own at these strawberry farms near Indianapolis.