1 Children and youth aged 5â17 should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. 2  Amounts of physical activity greater than 60 minutes provide additional health benefits.  Most of the daily physical activity should be aerobic.
Myth #2: Corn is fattening and sugary. Truth: An ear of corn has about the same number of calories as an apple and less than one-fourth the sugar. In other words, it can be one of the healthier foods at the cookout! Just remember: while sweet corn is healthy, some of the toppings people like to put on it arenât. So donât assume an ear of corn slathered in butter and doused in salt is still a healthy option.
Itâs Simple: Peanuts Are Healthy. 1  In the past, some nutrient-packed foods like peanuts and avocados werenât allowed to be labeled as healthy. 2  Own trivia night with these little known nuggets. 3  Despite the fact that peanuts are healthy, affordable and tasty, certain myths persistent about America's favorite nut.