In honor of National Nutrition Month, The First Tee of
Indiana would like to introduce our Nine Healthy Habits. The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits were
created through a collaboration among The First Tee, ANNIKA Foundation and
Florida Hospital for Children to promote healthy, active lifestyles for young
people.
Energy
It is important to understand and
make healthy choices about when to eat, how much to
eat, and the types of food and drinks to provide the body with the most useful
energy.
Play
A variety of energizing play can
help the body stay strong, lean and fit, and be fun in
the process. Sleep and other forms of “re-charging” allow one to engage in play
on a
daily basis.
Safety
Physical safety includes playing in
a safe environment and by the rules, protecting the
body with proper equipment, warm-up and cool-down and wearing sun protection.
Vision
In order to
make the most of one’s unique gifts—talents, characteristics and abilities—
an individual needs to learn from the past, value the present, create their
vision and
future to ultimately “leave a footprint.”
Mind
The mind is
a powerful tool for health. One’s mind influences his/her emotions and
behaviors and can be utilized for self-improvement, building confidence and
maintaining perspective.
Family
When family
members participate in activities together – share meals, communicate
and establish roles and responsibilities – they are more likely to be
successful in
achieving their health-related goals.
Friends
Maintaining
healthy relationships includes surrounding one’s self with friends and
supportive people, while effectively handling challenging situations, including
bullying
and navigating the digital age with social media.
School
Success in
school – learning, building relationships and contributing to the school
environment – leads to success in other areas of life.
Community
Like the
health of one’s body, it is important to also explore the health of one’s
community and discover how one can give back and care for its environment and
safety.
For more information about The
First Tee of Indiana, please visit our website: www.thefirstteeindiana.org.
The First Tee of Indiana
The First Tee of Indiana is a program of the Indiana Golf
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The First Tee is a youth
development organization working to impact the lives of young people by
providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing
values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Currently, The
First Tee of Indiana has program affiliate sites in Greater Indianapolis,
Richmond, Michiana, Bloomington, Columbus and South Central Indiana.