Sugar sweetened beverages are often the more popular choice compared to low-fat milk and water. Because of this, many of us are unwittingly adding up the calories, and the pounds, and crowding out nutrients needed by our bodies.
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5 Benefits of Getting Involved with Schools: for Health Professionals
Health professionals are busy people. With everything they have to do already, many ask: why should I get involved with one more thing? Getting involved with school systems will provide many benefits to a health professional while also helping the …
Hands-On Nutrition Education: No Field Trip Required!
Extending the learning environment beyond the classroom is a great way to engage students with hands-on activities and fresh perspectives and you don’t have to leave the school grounds to provide students with valuable hands-on nutrition education! The food service …
Teachers to Students: Do As I Do When Making Healthy Food Choices
Nutrition education in school classrooms as part of local school wellness policies goes beyond informing and influencing students’ food choices. Teachers, also, change behaviors and role model healthy behaviors. Robin, a teacher at David Barton Elementary School, has invited University …
5 Tips for Easy, Efficient Nutrition Lessons
Parents and teachers are always looking for simple and easy ways to teach necessary nutritional information to children and students. Below are tips on how to create or find easy nutrition lessons. When organizing nutritional information ensure it is correct, …