PHYSICAL ACTIVITY + HEALTHY EATING
Follow the Guide
Active kids can meet their
nutrition needs by following
Canada’s Food Guide
Eating
Well with
Canada’s
Food Guide
Back to Basics:
Healthy eating even for physically active
kids does not need to be complicated.
On most days, aim to:
• Eat 3 meals a day plus healthy snacks.
• Serve meals with foods from 3 to 4 food groups.
• Offer snacks with foods from 2 or more food groups.
• Quench thirst with water.
Active kids may need extra Food Guide servings of healthy food to
meet their energy and nutrient needs. For example, a child might have
a bigger snack after school and/or double-up some portions at dinner.