Play.
Make movement part of ordinary days. A game outside, a walk together, and room to explore all count as ways to get moving.
02 / Move
Move, then
grow stronger.
Growing America is not only about what we grow in the ground. It is children at play, stronger bones and muscles, and the energy to keep going.
Jump.
Running and jumping are bone-strengthening activities for children and teens. Food that supplies calcium and vitamin D belongs alongside that active life.
Build.
Climbing and active play make muscles work. Pair movement with food that supports growth and repair; the two stories are stronger together.
Make room in the day
Find your reason
to go outside.
- Make it social.
Invite someone for a walk, a game, or a visit to a nearby park. Pick a place and an activity that work for you.
- Let play lead.
A ball, a favorite game, or a place to explore can be enough to get started. Choose activities suited to each person’s abilities.
- Choose your next step.
Put a little space for movement in your day. Save an active-play pledge as a reminder of what you want to do.