MyActivity Pyramid for Kids Poster

Department of Nutritional Sciences

MyActivity Pyramid Windows Media video

The 20- by 30-inch poster, MyActivity Pyramid, is based on the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. The poster is designed to help children ages 6 to 11 include a variety of physical activities in their daily lives. The poster was piloted with more than 250 students in both urban and rural settings.

Everyday activities

As often as possible

• Playing outside
• Helping with chores around the house or yard
• Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
• Picking up toys
• Walking

Active aerobics and recreational activities

Three to five times a week

• Playing basketball
• Biking
• Playing baseball or softball
• Rollerblading
• Skateboarding
• Playing soccer
• Swimming
• Playground games
• Jumping rope

Flexibility and strength

Two to three times a week

• Practicing martial arts
• Rope climbing
• Stretching
• Practicing yoga
• Doing push-ups and pull-ups

Inactivity

Cut down

• Watching television
• Playing on the computer
• Sitting for too long
• Playing video games

Find your balance between food and fun

• Move more. Aim for at least 60 minutes every day, or most days.
• Walk, dance, bike, rollerblade — it all counts. How great is that!
   

MP687, new July 2006