Fun Ways to Live Healthy

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, so why not learn some healthy habits to start off the new school year?

Reading about healthy eating doesn't have to be boring like an old textbook. The Monster Health Book offers tasty menu tips and food group facts with a dose of humor.

Even better than just reading about nutrition, why not test out some yummy recipes yourself? Check out the Kids' Fun & Healthy Cookbook for over 100 recipes. Cooking as a family provides some great bonding time and you can devour the results together.

Exercising as a group encourages everyone in the family to stay active. If you, or the grown-ups in your house, cringe when you think of the push-ups and crunches you have to do in gym class, try Hip Hop for Kids or YogaKids for more modern ways to get fit.

And sometimes simple ideas work best. An afternoon walk with family or friends gives you a chance to talk about what happened that day and keeps everyone moving, too.

What can you do today to improve your health and have fun at the same time?