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I Can Balance. You Can Balance. Lesson PlanI Can Balance. You Can Balance. Lesson Plan
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I Can Balance. You Can Balance.

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There are many, many reasons why people do not maintain an energy balance. Talk to your young learners about balance, what gets in the way of eating healthy, and things that get in the way of doing physical activity. Some obstacles may seem small and some obstacles may seem huge, but when recognized, most can be overcome!

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calories, healthy habits, energy

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calories, energy, healthy choices, Nutrition, physical activity, health

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