• Set a good example for children by eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with meals or as snacks.
• Let children decide on the dinner vegetables or what goes into salads.
• Offer children a choice of fruits for lunch.
• Use cut-up vegetables as part of afternoon snacks.
• Let children select and help prepare a whole grain side dish.
• While shopping, allow children to pick a new fruit or vegetable to try later at home.
• Decorate plates or serving dishes with fruit slices.

Be Physically Active

• Give gifts that encourage physical activity — active games or sporting equipment.
• Be active and get your family to join you. Have fun together. Play with the kids or pets. Go for a walk, tumble in the leaves, or play catch.
• Instead of sitting through TV commercials, get up and move. Remember to limit TV watching and computer time.