Be the Example
Mecklenburg County Public Health offers many different resources to help you be the example for your family when it comes to eating healthy and engaging in physical activity.
Eating healthy foods like fruits and veggies, gives our bodies the right fuel to grow and stay strong. To help us fight off sickness and keep our bones and muscles in good shape. Actively moving our bodies by walking, gardening, playing, running, or participating in sports inside a building or outside makes our hearts happy, keeps us fit, and makes our brains feel good. Together, let’s build healthier lives one step at a time. #BeTheExample #HealthyEating #ActiveLiving
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Healthy Eating
Eating healthy is important in helping our bodies stay strong and work well. When we eat foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins, our bodies get the right nutrients to grow, have energy and stay healthy. Eating healthy is like giving our bodies the fuel it needs to do all the things we love to do! Let’s make every bite a step toward a stronger, happier you!
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Physical Activity
Being physically active is important in keeping our bodies and minds in great shape. When we move and play, our muscles and bones grow healthy and strong. Whether it is walking around the block, gardening , competing in a sport, riding your bike, or playing with friends, being active and including movement in your daily life is a great way to reduce disease and keep your heart, mind, and body feeling great.
Learn How You Can #BeTheExample
English Videos
Spanish Videos
Healthy Eating Dinner (English)
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your daily meals by cooking together is a great way to #BeTheExample.
Healthy Eating Dinner (Spanish)
#SeElEjemplo al incorporar frutas y verduras en tus comidas diarias y cocinar juntos.
Healthy Eating Snack (English)
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your daily meals by cooking together is a great way to #BeTheExample.
Healthy Eating Snack (Spanish)
#SeElEjemplo al incorporar frutas y verduras en tus comidas diarias y cocinar juntos.
Physical Activity (English)
Creating movement in your day to day is a great way to #BeTheExample for those around you- especially the kids in your life.
Physical Activity (Spanish)
#SeElEjemplo al crear movimiento en tu día a día, para los que están a tu alrededor, especialmente los niños que se encuentran en tu vida.
Physical Activity Red Light (English)
Creating movement in your day to day is a great way to #BeTheExample for those around you- especially the kids in your life.
Physical Activity Red Light (Spanish)
#SeElEjemplo al crear movimiento en tu día a día, para los que están a tu alrededor, especialmente los niños que se encuentran en tu vida.
Movement Minute (English)
Setting a timer for a Movement Minute can help you #BeTheExample in increasing activity throughout the day.