Spot the Difference - Answer Key
Eating together at the table instead of in front of the TV
Try putting away your devices and turning off all screens at meal times. Sitting down together for meals helps to build positive relationships with family, and promotes healthy eating habits.
Including salad with dinner
Including a healthy side dish is a great way to add more vegetables and fruits to meals - aim to fill half your plate!
Playing actively with the dog
Spending time outdoors is important for kids. Find ways to be active outside like walking the dog, or playing at the park!
A book shelf in the bedroom instead of a TV
Screen use can delay bedtime, make it difficult to fall asleep, and lead to poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness. It's best to keep screens out of the bedroom and try to stay off screens for at least one hour before bedtime.
A fruit bowl on the counter
Make healthy snacks easily available in your home! Try keeping a bowl of fruit on the counter, or sliced fruits and veggies in the fridge.
Biking instead of driving
Walking, biking or rolling instead of driving is a great way to fit more physical activity into your day. Choose one place that you can get to without driving - school? the park? a friend's house? the store?
Having a bottle of water instead of pop
Carrying a reusable water bottle with you for the day makes it easier to stay hydrated and avoid sugary or caffeinated drinks like pop.
Putting the phones away to play soccer
Putting devices away when you're spending quality time with friends and family can help you build stronger relationships and create more time for active play!
Having water instead of sugary drinks
Sugary drinks have very little nutritional value, and can harm teeth and cause dental cavities. Stay hydrated by choosing water over sugary drinks.
Having watermelon instead of ice cream
Fresh fruit can be a tasty and refreshing treat! Choosing fruit for dessert is a great way to meet the '5' guideline of 5 or more vegetables and fruits each day.
