Many students think milk comes from the grocery store, they don’t realize the journey it travels before it gets there. The Dairy Council of Florida has partnered with Young Minds Inspired to provide interactive and educational lessons on dairy farming …
The Dairy Council of Florida has developed Mooga, cow inspired yoga, as an interactive activity that helps strengthen bones and teach about the health benefits of dairy in the diet. All materials are free and easy to download.
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Fostering classroom attention and participation can be as easy as “5, 6, 7, 8!” The Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy, Program in Nutrition at Teachers College, Columbia University has developed an innovative and fun way to …
In Defense of Food is a project of Kikim Media, LLC. The centerpiece of the project is a two-hour PBS documentary. It also includes a web site (pbs.org/indefenseoffood), materials for organizing community screenings and house parties (including a shorter version …
Each year on October 24th, Food Day is celebrated nationwide with a goal of helping people learn to “eat real.” The event, created by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, aims to give individuals the encouragement …
A child’s birthday is a wonderful reason to celebrate! Very often, a child will have multiple birthday parties/celebrations: at home with family, at a park with friends and at school with classmates. Each party is typically full of sugary drinks …
It is clear that schools can serve as a great venue to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends schools be more proactive in creating healthier school environments. For example, schools can …
When students see educators choose healthy foods and promoting active lifestyles, they are more likely to participate in similar health-promoting behaviors. These behaviors don’t have to be extreme to make a big impact. For example, staff can walk or bike …
Students who participate in school breakfast programs have improved attendance, behavior and academic performance as well as decreased tardiness according to the Food Research and Action Center. The Huddle up for Breakfast program was designed by the Dairy Council of …
Bill Fetterhoff, Superintendent, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Wyoming, MI
Bill Fetterhoff, superintendent of Godwin Heights Public Schools, believes proper nutrition can help level the playing field for students who have fewer opportunities and advantages. Almost 90 percent of Godwin Heights’ …
