The most important part of being a parent is taking care of your kids. Chiquita is challenging families to take part in a nationwide effort to make healthy changes at home and in schools. (It’s Up 2 U) is the premiere destination to increase awareness and encourage families to Join The Act against Child Obesity.

The Chiquita Challenge offers your family complete with menus, activity charts, kid-friendly recipes from Chef Robert Rainford and lifestyle tips from Dr. Oz’s Health Corps. You can see how incorporating Chiquita Apple Bites and new Pineapple Coconut Bites into your meals and snacks can serve as a healthier option for the whole family.

The Fit Kids Act proposed in 2007 would mandate schools to adhere to the National Association for Sport and Physical Educations recommendations that, elementary school students receive 150 minutes dedicated to physical education each week, middle school and high school students receive 225 minutes of physical education each week and school enact programs to educate parents,teachers and administrators of the dangers of childhood obesity. Their goal is to secure 100,000 signatures so Washington will take notice and make changes. Right now they have 4,808 people supporting the act if this is something you believe in you can sign the petition here.

The Giveaway Has Ended. The winners are jg5335 and clver! Thanks for entering!

Chiquita sent me 2 coupons for any package of Chiquita Fruit or Veggie Bites, 12 oz or larger free, exp 12/31/09. I would like to give these away to 2 STL Mommy readers. If you would like a coupon just leave a comment on this post telling us what you do to encourage physical activity with your kids. I will pick the winners tonight at 10 pm.

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