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The museum has more than 450 vehicles in its archives collection, dating back to the company’s very first years, and thousands of unique items—photos, posters, advertisements, clothes and rare video footage—offering a glimpse of American history and culture like you’ve never seen before. The interactive exhibits bring heartthumping adventure and life-changing freedom into the lives of its visitors, and kids can even win a prize in a free “scavenger hunt.” There are bikes used by the military and police, a replica of Captain America from “Easy Rider,” Elvis Presley’s 1956 Harley-Davidson, and racing motorcycles on a re-created 1920s board track. You can watch a simulation of a robot manufacturing a motorcycle in the Design Center exhibit and climb on and pretend to ride a variety of bikes. Learn more at www.h-dmuseum.com. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland, Ohio): The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form through its library and archives as well as its educational programs. Visit www.rockhall.com for more information. Spam Museum (Austin, Minn.): This museum is a fun and informational destination with interactive and educational elements designed for all ages. The free museum features 16,500 square feet of artifacts, history The Harley-Davidson Museum, in Milwaukee, is an attractive destination for riders and nonriders alike. and fun with vintage advertising, Spam trivia, a chance to try your hand at canning, collectibles and memorabilia. Further facts are at www.spam.com/games/Museum/ default.aspx. Milwaukee Beer Museum (Milwaukee, Wis.): At this natural stop for beer aficionados, you can learn about the history of the numerous breweries that dominated the city for the last 100 years and where they’ve gone. The museum also hosts tours of present and former brewery sites, cemeteries where beer barons are buried, and famous pubs. See www.milwaukeebeermuseum.com for more information. Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton, Ohio): This museum honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to professional football. By preserving professional football’s historic documents and artifacts, the museum educates the public about the origin, development and growth of professional football as an important part of American culture and promotes the sport’s positive values. See www.profootballhof.com. Other places you may enjoy include The Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio, and the National Museum of Roller Skating in Lincoln, Neb. What Schools Can Do To Improve Their Menus (NAPSA)—More fruits and vegetables, less sodium and a cap on calories—those are just some of the recommendations a committee of experts has made on how to improve this nation’s school lunch and breakfast menus. A report, “School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children,” has been issued by the Institute of Medicine. Among Recommended Changes in Standards for Menu Planning: • More fruit at breakfast • More vegetables at lunch • More whole grain–rich foods • Minimize trans fat • Reduce sodium content The report recommends that the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA—which oversees this nation’s school meal programs— adopt standards for menu planning that are more in line with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The recommendations include: Increase the amount and variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; set a minimum and maximum level of calories; and reduce the amounts of saturated fat and sodium in school lunches. These updates are based on the latest child health and nutrition science. Since the school meal programs were last updated in 1995, experts have learned more about the links between diet and chronic health problems, including obesity and heart disease. The Institute of Medicine is the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences. To learn more, visit iom.edu/schoolmeals. (NAPSA)—This time of year, seasonal favorites such as pumpkin pie, homemade fudge, eggnog, and sugar cookies can tempt even the most committed to stray from their healthy eating plans. For those also finding it hard to fit physical activity into their hectic routines, the result can be weight gain—and loss of motivation. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’ve already got a positive weight loss mindset and have resolved to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle in the coming year, there are ways to not only survive the holidays—but to thrive during them. “The key is moderation, not deprivation,” says Lisa Talamini, chief nutritionist for Jenny Craig, Inc. “There’s no need to pass up your grandmother’s apple pie or dressing with your turkey. Just take small servings and balance out higher-fat choices with nonfat dairy products and fresh fruits and vegetables.” Here are Talamini’s top 10 strategies for staying on track this holiday season: 1. Learn to say “no, thank you” to an offer of unwanted food. By doing so, you’re saying “yes” to yourself and your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. 2. Don’t skip breakfast to “save” all of your calories for the big feast. Follow your healthy eating plan for the entire day so you’re not starving by dinner time. 3. Bring a vegetable platter to a party so you’ll have plenty of crunchy veggies to munch on. 4. Roast your turkey without the stuffing, breast-side down, to keep it moist and allow the fat to run off. For a browned top, turn Family favorites like sledding and ice skating are great ways to keep active during the holidays. your turkey right-side up for the last half hour. 5. “Volumize” your meals with fruits, vegetables, lean protein and high-fiber starches to feel full on fewer calories. 6. Enjoy a rousing snowball fight, go sled di ng o r build a snowman. 7. Park far from the mall entrance and walk extra laps around the mall before you begin your holiday shopping. 8. Spend more time on the dance floor—and less at the hors d’oeuvres table—at your next company function. Enjoy higher-calorie beverages only on occasion, and in moderation. 9. Savor the season by taking a few runs down a nearby ski slope or going ice skating on an outdoor rink. 10. Enlist support from others by exchanging healthy recipes, being active together and sharing words of encouragement. For more healthy holiday tips, visit www.jennycraig.com.