Make physical activity a regular part of the day  Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy — such   as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. Every little bit adds up and doing something is better than doing nothing. Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. For example, walking the dog for 10 minutes before and after work or adding a 10 minute walk at lunchtime can add to your weekly goal. Mix it up. Swim, take a yoga class, garden or lift weights. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office.

 In general:

• Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
• Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
• Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
• Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or 100% juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
• Consider convenience when shopping. Try pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars. (Read more)

 Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 

 Key Consumer Message: Make at least half your grains whole grains. 

 Selected Standards fromCaring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd Edition* Developed byAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican Public Health AssociationNational Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education2010Support for this project was provided by theDepartment of Health and Human Services,Health Resources and Services Administration,Maternal and Child Health Bureau(Cooperative Agreement # U46MC09810)Funding for the pre-released selected standards, Preventing Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education Programs, was provided by theDepartment of Health and Human Services,Administration for Children and Families,Child Care Bureau*Caring for Our Children, 3rd Edition Comprehensive Set of Standards will be published in 2011 

 Letter From the Secretary of EducationDear Friends:Delaware, like most other states, struggles with an obesity epidemic thatextends to its youngest citizens. To address both obesity prevention andmalnourishment issues, while promoting the health and development of allchildren, the Delaware Department of Education Child and Adult Care FoodProgram (CACFP) partnered with the Delaware Office of Child CareLicensing (OCCL) to develop higher standards for nutrition and physicalactivity. Currently, OCCL requires all licensed child care programs tocomply with DE CACFP guidelines, whether or not they participate in the CACFP meal program.Therefore, all food served in Delaware-licensed child care, including after school programs,must meet or exceed the CACFP requirements (more) 

 PBH conducts an array of research to understand fruit and vegetable health benefits, consumer attitudes, current consumption, effective behavior change research as well as monitoring policies related to fruits and vegetables. 

 You know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for you, but you're constantly on the go.  See how you can fit fruits and veggies into your everyday world.  Fruits and vegetables can be a part of a balanced diet anytime, anywhere. 

 We all enjoy gathering with friends and family for fun, laughs, and of course, food!  Social gatherings sometimes offer few healthy choices, and you may be tempted to overeat in the company of others.   

 EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS PART OF A HEALTHY DIET.