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Meal planning can help you choose healthy foods, whether you’re eating at home, in restaurants, or on the go. Check out these tips for making nutritious choices:

Being physically active has immediate health benefits including:. ✅ Improved sleep.✅ Reduced blood pressure.✅ Lowered stress levels. Learn what counts as physical activity and how to tap into these benefits. #MovingMatters

Do you have a picky eater at home?🏠Try these fun activities to help your child try new foods and enjoy new tastes and textures.

Happy 4th of July!. Add some fresh veggies to the grill this year or go on family walk to celebrate. 🌽 🚶🏽 Make time for healthy living this Independence Day. Learn how healthy eating and physical activity are important to managing weight. #ActivePeople

RT @CDC_Cancer: Summer weather is here! Preventing skin cancer & sun damage requires a layered approach: .👖Clothing that covers.👒 Hat & su….

RT @USDAFoodSafety: Stars, Stripes and Safe Bites: @USDA Provides Food Safety Tips for Your Fourth of July Barbecue 🇺🇸🌭.

Summer is a great time to introduce your child to fresh fruit such as watermelon, strawberries and peaches. 🍓🍉🍑 . Eating fruits provide essential nutrients such as vitamin C, which helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy.

When it comes to good nutrition, consistency is key. That means choosing healthy foods and beverages as often as you can. 🥦🍎💧. Check out these quick and easy tips to help you stay on track:

CDC has released its new Early Childhood Nutrition Report. This comprehensive resource brings together national and state data on multiple nutrition topics to show how to enhance nutrition during children’s early years. Read the full report here:

As the temperature rises, staying hydrated is important. 🌞 Whether you’re being active, traveling, or simply enjoying time outside, drinking enough water is essential for your overall health. 💧 . Find tips to drink more water here:

Healthy nutrition during early childhood is essential for optimal growth and development. Check out CDC's Early Childhood Nutrition Report to learn about how your state is supporting children's nutrition during their first 5 years:

At least 8 out of 10 U.S. adults report at least 1 reason for not walking to places near home. Designing communities to make walking more accessible, convenient, & desirable may help adults add more physical activity into their lives. Read the findings:

☀️ Happy first day of summer! ☀️ . Celebrate the Longest Day of Play by enjoying your favorite outdoor activities with your kids or family. Learn more about helping your kids stay active this summer: #ActivePeople

Today is International Picnic Day! 🧺 . What are some of your favorite healthy picnic snacks? 🍎🍉🌽 . Learn more about how to make sure you have healthy options wherever you go:

Summer travel plans coming up? 🚗✈️ If you’re breastfeeding, learn how you can continue to breastfeed or express milk on your next trip:

Enjoying the fresh air and staying active can reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost your immune system. 🌄 During Great Outdoors Month, learn more about the benefits of physical activity: #ActivePeople

When it comes to healthy eating, make the most of every bite! 🍎🥦🍇 Discover the benefits of healthy eating for adults:

RT @CDCMMWR: 📊 New data show that despite rising prescription rates of FDA-approved obesity medications for adolescents with obesity, fewer….

If you are breastfeeding, thinking about breastfeeding, or just want to learn more about breastfeeding benefits, explore these resources:

Today is a great day for running—fast or slow, short or long. Just have fun! 🏃🏽‍♀️👟 . Explore your local parks, trails, and other outdoor spaces to improve your physical and mental health. #ActivePeople