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Celebrate National Nutrition Month! Read this passage and answer questions about the main idea! Celebrate National NutritionMonth®!March is National Nutrition Month. You can celebrate this special month by learning how to eat healthfully.The ABCs of Good HealthGood health is the main goal of the American Dietetic Association.This organization gives people tips on how to live well. They say that being healthy is as easy as learning your ABCs.Aim for Fitness!Being healthy means getting exercise. Take time each day to play games or sports that get your body moving.Build a Healthy Base!Use the food pyramid1 to help you decide what to eat during the day.The right mixture of foods will give you the energy you need to work and play.Choose Sensibly!Choose healthful foods. Try not to eat foods that contain lots of sugar.That will keep your body healthy.Healthy HabitsThe American Dietetic Association offers these tips for living well:• Break for breakfast. You'll think better at school with a full stomach.• Keep clean. Wash your hands often to stop germs from spreading.• Drink up! Drink plenty of water each day--and even more during hot weather. The Main idea of this passage is: drink lots of water exercise is good for you being healthy is an important part of living well The following is NOT a detail from this passage: it is important to keep water clean you need to drink extra water on hot days exercise is very importnat The author writes, "being healthy is as easy as your ABC's" because: the steps to being healthy begin with A,B, C being healthy starts in school teaching others about being healthy is important