Schools are back in session, and it is important for students to practice good hygiene for the health and wellness of their community, including their teachers, volunteers, parents and students. Germs are ubiquitous. There are pathogens that spread quickly throughout …
Improving Eating Behaviors in Children Through Healthy Eating Environments
Research conducted in school cafeterias has highlighted ways to guide children toward making better food choices. One overlooked area of school cafeterias that deserves further study is the atmosphere/ambiance. The ambiance of a cafeteria can be easily overlooked because it …
Eat, Play, Love—Raising Healthy Eaters
During this 60-minute webinar, speakers provide “real world” answers to the following questions:
- What do children actually need to be healthy?
- What is “division of responsibility” and why is it important for parents and children?
- Why should the focus be
From Potato Chips to Mini Meals: Optimizing Nutrient Quality of Snacks
With snacking on the rise across all ages and demographics, it’s time we take our mini meals seriously. The average American consumes about one-quarter of their daily calories from snacks, and the most common snacks are calorie-rich and nutrient-poor.
This …
Celebrate the Healthy Way: Tips for Year-Round Classroom Parties
We all love a good celebration. Friends, fun, and food are the key staples to any good party. Parents not only want children to have a good time and make good memories, we also want them to succeed and have …
Communicating Healthy Eating Messages to Preschool Children
Talking to young children about their health can be challenging—is it better to grab their attention by warning against unhealthy practices or to encourage healthy ones? Preschool children are just developing their skills, especially nutrition and physical activity habits, and …
The Cornell Healthy After-School Environment (CHASE) Self-Assessment Tool: Encouraging Supportive Food and Activity Environments
Developed by Wendy Wolfe, Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences, and Sally Crosiar, healthypeoplelearn.com, the Cornell Healthy After-School Environment (CHASE) self-assessment tool is designed to help after-school staff examine their current support of healthy eating and active play in …
Managing Food Allergies in Schools
Food allergies in children are on the rise. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that about 6 % of children have a diagnosed food allergy and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports food …
Fruits and Veggies on the Move: Fun Tips for the Park, Beach and Picnic Basket
During the warmer months of spring, summer and fall, many families are on the move to the great outdoors. During vacations, weekends, and free time during the week- parks, beaches, and hiking trails are popular family get-away destinations. When out …
Simple, Smart and Safe: Packing Healthy Lunches for Field Trips
The excitement of a field trip shouldn’t be masked by what’s in the lunchbox. Pack it Simple, Smart, and Safe so the real excitement comes from the actual field trip and not the adventure your child had after a sour …