Healthy Child

Get active and relax.Physical activity reduces stress by relaxing your muscles and improving your mood. Make this Move it Monday and experience the difference!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy...

I have been following the new TV show "Food Revolution" the last couple of weeks.  Was anyone shocked to hear that french fries are counted as a vegetable?No wonder many reports are showing that french fry is the number one vegetable consumed by kids. ...

This week is National Public Health Week.  This is a time that reminds each one of us about the important health issues that face our nation.  Childhood obesity is now one of those health issues that challenges us to work together to find solutions and...

Today is the big Easter egg hunt and festivities held every year at the white house for hundreds of children.  What I love about this year's festivities is the focus on nutrition and healthy eating.   Our first lady has continued her commitment to prom...

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter weekend.  This weekend, many kids will be coloring eggs and then having fun partaking in an Easter Egg hunt.I wanted to share some food (egg) safety tips about coloring and eating colored eggs for a fun a h...

School break is here and most kids are on vacation this week or next.  To keep them busy and having a little nutrition fun, share our Easter holiday fun activity page.I like holidays because it is another opportunity to introduce healthy eating, exerci...

"What's On Your Plate" is a film about two eleven year girls who explore the food system in New York city.These two girls take us on a journey to learn about food politics and how food really gets on our plate.  They share their thoughts and experience...

This week, make a list of diseases that run in your family. Next time you see your doctor discuss your risk and recommended screenings for each family member.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some health...

Tomorrow is National Agricultural Day.If you are looking for some ideas for a fun Saturday outing with the kids, think about incorporating this special day.  Many kids don't really realize where fresh fruits and vegetables come from,  a common answer, ...

It's National Nutrition Month® and a great reminder to all of us about the importance of eating healthy.The American Dietetic Association promotes March as National Nutrition Month®.  This organization reminds us every year that nutrition is a very imp...