Lean and Fit: Kids learn fitness is for life

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Never too early to send the fitness message Lenny Bernstein The MisFits | University Park uses its annual 5K fundraising run to send a message about exercising for life. Opening the door to outdoor play Janice D'Arcy On Parenting | A new study found that half of almost 9,000 children, ages 1 to 4, studied were not taken outside by a parent on a daily basis. What prevents their outdoor play? Recipes Tangy Chicken Salad With Celery 3 Ways Lemon Oregano Pork Tenderloin With Lemon Jus Tostones (Fried Plantains) Toasted Israeli Couscous Primavera Hot topics If food is in plastic, what's in the food? Susan Freinkel Trace chemicals in everyday food packaging cause worry over cumulative threat, scientists say. Exercise myths can impair progress Consumer Reports Misconceptions about technique, tools and timing can sabotage efforts to get in shape. Premature death is tied to red meat Linda Searing Red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of premature death. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy