On April 18-24, children, families, schools, and communities around the country will turn off their TV for one full week! It’s a chance to unplug and read, play, daydream, create, explore nature, and spend more time with family and friends.Since 1996,...
We know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat enough fruits and vegetables. These are the foods that keep our kids healthy and give their body the foundation to fight off disease now and as they grow.The USDA has a proposal to increase the frui...
It is that time of the year where many of us are looking around the house and planning to do some spring cleaning.One place that can alway use a little extra attention is the refrigerator. Afterall, this is the place that stores the food and keeps it ...
Yesterday was St Patrick's Day and I am feeling pretty lucky!
I feel lucky to have such a great team to work with that are so committed and passionate about helping families make healthier choices in a fun and very positive way.
I feel very ...
Introducing… The Kids Cook Monday!
Over the last 30 years, there has been a dramatic shift not only in what we eat, but how we eat. The ritual of family dinner is in danger of becoming extinct. More and more kids come home to an empty house after s...
A healthy breakfast has at least 3 foods from the food groups.
fresh fruit is always the best but a small glass of 100% fruit juice counts as one serving
vegetables are a solid part of any healthy meal and that includes breakfast! Try adding some ...
Today is National Dietitians Day. We want to say "Thank you" and express our appreciation to all the work dietitians do every day.
A special thanks to our own Dietitians and Twitter friends who have worked so passionately to make nutrition a fu...
It is the beginning of national school breakfast week. This is a perfect week to get kids in the habit of eating a healthy breakfast each morning. Why is this so important?The answer is pretty simple. It is the most important meal of the day for a c...
Information about USDA Nutrition Grants & Let's Move
A great start to National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month® - a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign ...
New study just released suggests that a tonsillectomy could be linked to childhood obesity.According to the study, kids who had their tonsils removed can lead to an increase in body mass index by as much as 5.5%.The researchers studied data on tonsille...
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