Pediatric Fitness

Information for Teens

Pediatric Fitness at UW Health offers a program to help children develop healthy habits of exercise and good nutrition. This unique program in Madison, Wisconsin, combines education with fun for children and teens.

Exercise Exercise and Its Importance Stretching Exercises Explaining Calories How Often Should I Work Out? What Do I Wear When I Work Out? How Should I Feel When I Exercise?

Healthy Eating Healthy Recipes Planning Meals to Maximize Energy and Control Hunger Eight Ways to Reach and Maintain a Healthy Weight Healthy Eating The Importance of Water How Many Calories Do I Need? Myths and Misconceptions about Food and Fitness

Internet Resources Kids Health Nutrition and Fitness Center Body Mass Index (BMI) Charts Smash Your Food MyPlate (Replaced Food Pyramid)