You should eat well and get lots of exercise if you want to be a healthy kid. As for running around with your friends. If you're a kid who wants to be healthy, here are some rules for you.
If you eat different kinds of foods, you can get the nutrients (营养) your body needs. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Drink milk often. But kids need calcium (钙) to grow, and there is enough calcium in the milk. If you are younger than 9 years old, drink 2 cups of milk a day. Children who are over nine years old should drink 3 cups of milk a day.
Limit screen time. The more time you spend on the sitting—down activities, the less time available for activities, like basketball, bike riding, swimming and so on.
Be active. Not everyone loves baseball or soccer. Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly. Find ways to be active every day.
| A. Eat different kinds of foods. B. Water is the best drink when you're thirsty. C. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on the screen. D. For a kid, you should know which activity you like best. E. If you're healthy, you can study well and can do all the things you want to do. |
