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    As a parent, you are a role model to your children. Healthy eating habits can be taught and nourished as your children grow up. Learn how to encourage healthy eating for your children by following these tips!

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Be Healthy PA is a social marketing campaign launched by the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network (PA NEN) in 2019 to improve diets and increase the levels of physical activity of SNAP-Ed participants across the state. Our mission is to ensure everyone can access the information and tools they need to improve their lives. Our website is a helpful resource, offering dietary information, fun exercises, and nutritious recipes.

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Apple Chicken Salad

A sweet take on a classic chicken salad!

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We are an equal opportunity provider. Funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services.

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It’s recommended that children drink six to eigh It’s recommended that children drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more nutrition tips.
You can roast or bake pumpkins. You can use them f You can roast or bake pumpkins. You can use them for soup. You can even make pumpkin pancakes! Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more ideas.
Exercising is more fun when you can do it with oth Exercising is more fun when you can do it with others! Here are some tips from BeHealthyPA:

Exercise with your children.
Involve your partner in your fitness journey.
Exercise with your coworkers.
If you have a pet, bring them outdoors with you on a walk or run.

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MyPlate represents what and how much to eat from e MyPlate represents what and how much to eat from each of the food groups over the course of the day, whether you eat on a plate, from a bowl, or another way.  For example, remember to make half your plate fruits and vegetables and make half your grains whole grains!
There are thousands of varieties of apples! Visit There are thousands of varieties of apples! Visit BeHealthyPA.org to find creative ways to use your favorite variety.. like apple coleslaw!
In the mood for soup tonight? Let the CookWith app In the mood for soup tonight? Let the CookWith app inspire you!
Slow cookers are great for making any kind of meal Slow cookers are great for making any kind of meal and saving you hours of prep time! Not sure how to use a slow cooker or what steps to take to make sure you are prepping your foods correctly? Visit BeHealthyPA.org
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS).