Not all canned fruits are the same.

A serving of canned fruit counts as a serving of fruit for the day but only if you eat the right kind of canned fruit. Eat ones that are packed in water, juice, or light syrup. Fruit packed in heavy syrup contains a ton of sugar which can add on the pounds.

Playing in the sun gives you exercise and vitamins.

Not only is getting up and playing outside a good way to burn calories, but your body also gets Vitamin D from the sun.

Eating more calcium now can help keep you from breaking bones when you're older.

Calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth today and helps prevent broken bones later in life. You can get calcium from milk, yogurt, cheese, and soy.