Fat is considered an important nutrient that helps you grow and stay on the go!

Fat helps your body grow and is a source of energy. It even helps keep your skin and hair healthy. But beware: eating too much fat is bad for your body, and some fats are better than others.

There are ways to make fast food a healthier meal.

Skip the value-sized or super-sized, use mustard instead of mayo, add extra lettuce and tomato to your burger, get a baked potato or salad instead of fries, and skip the soda.

Getting your exercise in for the day doesn't always require you to sweat it up for 60 minutes at a time.

It is recommended that kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. But you dont have to do it all at once. Try splitting your exercise time up during the day. Do some basic exercises like crunches before school, play hard at recess, and do something active after school.