MyActivity Pyramid for Kids

Department of Nutritional Sciences

MyActivity Pyramid Windows Media video

The MyActivity Pyramid handout is based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. The handout is designed to help children ages 6 to 11 include a variety of physical activities in their daily lives. The 8.5- by 11-inch handout 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!

N386, new July 2006