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Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Addressing the Barriers and Encouraging Families to Engage in School Wellness

Family Wellness

Join Vanessa Spero, Elizabeth Shephard, and Angelika Keene of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension as they share strategies for engaging families in wellness programs at schools.


By the end of this webinar, participants will
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Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Preordering in School Meal Programs: A Method for Nudging Healthy Food Choices

family around computer

When students enter the lunch line, they can be overwhelmed with choices and aromas and make impulsive selections in the “heat of the moment.” This is referred to as hot-state decision making (1). While in a hot-state, students are more …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Grocery Shopping

There are many ways that a limited food budget can include items that are both delicious and nutritious. Here are five tips that low-income families and adults can use to help save money while eating a variety of healthy foods.…

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

As a Parent, How Can You Help With A School Health Fair?

health fair

Overall health is very important to many parents. Most want what’s best for their child, and it all starts with health!  Many schools already have health fairs or wellness nights as part of their outreach to families, but if you …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Foodie U: Mindful Eating for Families

Foodie U in Practice

Foodie U: Mindful Eating for Families was developed as part of the Foodie U project at California State University, Chico. Mindful eating refers to paying attention to the present moment when choosing, preparing, and eating food. Mindful eating can strengthen …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Apples vs. Chips: Help Kids Make Healthy A La Carte Choices at Lunch

apples and chips

Close your eyes and picture school lunch…

Most likely the image that appeared in your mind is of a compartment tray holding an entrée, fruit and/or vegetable sides, and a carton of milk. What you’re picturing is a typical meal …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Kids Who See Their Veggies See a Brighter Future

veg eating

When it comes to eating vegetables, sometimes kids don’t budge. Parents dread seeing their children’s disgusted facial expressions in the presence of leafy greens and root vegetables, and it is often difficult to determine a sustainable solution.

One option is …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Did You Know? Lesser Known Facts About School Meals


dyk lunch

Quantity, Quality, & Appeal – A Balancing Act

Historically, school food has gotten a bad rap for being unappetizing and even having poor nutritional value. If you haven’t been in a school cafeteria recently though, you may be surprised…

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Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Shared Use Agreements: Breaking Down Barriers to Child Physical Activity

running kids

The childhood obesity epidemic has captured the attention of several school districts across the country. Recently, limited recess time and access to exercise facilities have been deemed one of the culprits of this issue. Parents and faculty members have become …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Food Marketing and Children: Threat or Opportunity for Schools?

food characters

Did you know that $1.8 billion dollars is spent on marketing foods to school-aged youth?1 Or that the average child sees 12-16 advertisements per day promoting food products high in saturated fat, sugar, or sodium?1

These statistics have …

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This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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