ORMG Health Tips
Make Health Fun! 
Now that the warm weather has returned and Spring is here, there's no time like the present to have fun and get fit outdoors! April 19-25 is
 
Every Kid Healthy™ Week celebrates school health and wellness achievements annually. Every year during the last week in April, the program's school partners are spotlighted for their efforts to improve the health and wellness of their students and the link between nutrition, physical activity and learning - because healthy kids learn better!
 
Click here to learn more about how to get involved.
Healthy Kid's Snack Recipe:
Zucchini Muffins 

Kids won't notice the vegetables in these yummy zucchini muffins. They can have fun helping you make them, too!

 

Into a large bowl mix:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp. ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. allspice
  • � tsp. salt

Stir in:

  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 apple peeled, cored and grated

In another bowl, beat:

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • � cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • � cup oil (vegetable or canola)
Stir into flour mixture until batter is just combined. Spoon into well-greased muffin cups, filling to the top. (Note: If you are using muffin liners you may need to spray with cooking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking to the paper.) Bake at 350� for 20 minutes.
Keep Your Child's Eating Behaviors in Check!

 

You can increase the overall quality of your child's diet simply by tracking what they eat to make sure they are getting the recommended:

  • 2� to 6� cups of fruits and vegetables each day
  • Minimum of 2-3 ounces of whole grains each day
  • Maximum daily intake of 1,500-2,300 mg of sodium each day


Parents: Create A Healthy Environment
at Home
  1. Keep fresh fruit in a bowl within your child's reach to grab as a quick snack.
  2. Take a walk with your family after dinner.
  3. Plan a menu for the week. Get children involved in planning and cooking.

To learn more, visit:  letsmove.gov  

 



Be Active
and Play,
60 MInutes Every Day! 

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommend that children and adolescents aged 6-17 years should have 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day.

Every day, the following types of physical activity should be included in your child's 60 minutes. 
  • Aerobic
  • Muscle-strengthening
  • Bone-strengthening
It is important to encourage young people to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable, and that offer variety.

"Vaccines prevent countless cases of disease and allow children to develop immunity without getting sick," says Dr. Bruce Ellsweig, Medical Director for Primary Care at Orange Regional Medical Group. 

"At ORMG, we understand the importance of immunization and encourage regular immunization to ensure healthy families."
Regular Vaccinations = Healthy Kids!

Is your child up to date on his/her vaccines? It's important that children are immunized to protect them from diseases that could cause them serious health problems. Visit our website for a full list ofrecommended immunizations for those under 18.   

 

Schedule your child's vaccine appointment today and protect your child's health.
Same day appointments are available and walk-ins welcome.
Orange Regional Medical Group
located in the  
Orange Regional Medical Pavilion
75 Crystal Run Road | Suite 135 | Middletown, NY 10941 | 845-333-7575
www.orangeregionalmedicalgroup.org 
This message brought to you in partnership
with Orange Regional Medical Center.


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