Across America, we are currently experiencing a youth mental health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 7.1% of US children aged 3-17 have diagnosed anxiety, while 3.2% of US children aged 3-17 have diagnosed depression.…
Youth advocacy is a tool increasingly used to engage youth in promoting positive community changes. In a literature review on the topic, Shawna Hite and Kayla Oberstadt highlight youth-adult partnerships, which go above and beyond to include youth as active …
Teaching students about good nutrition can start right in the school cafeteria! This short educational video guides students though the components of a National School Lunch Program compliant meal that includes: vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and milk.
Is your child’s favorite cereal Honey Nut Cheerios? Do they love snacking on popcorn? Without even knowing it, your kids are enjoying the benefits of whole grains!
Whole grains are eaten in their whole form, which means they have the …
Whole grains are an important part of the diet that add fiber, vitamins and minerals to your daily intake. The recommended amount of grains in the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level is 6 ounce-equivalents per day. Though …
You’ve begun planning, organizing, and recruiting members for your club, but all school activities usually require a teacher’s supervision. Once you’ve created your Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC), how do you go about finding a club moderator? There are a …
Nutrition is important to you, but how can you get your friends and classmates to care too? Voicing your opinion about the school food environment is a great way to share facts and inspire your school to adopt healthier habits, …
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act makes school lunch healthier for our children. All foods sold in schools will eventually have to meet specific nutrition standards (e.g. limiting sodium, saturated fat, and calories). The following are healthy options available in school …
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We have all heard that obesity is becoming epidemic among our children. We all want to do what is best for our kids. To facilitate this, …
The Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to recognize schools who are participating in the National School Lunch Program that are for creating a healthier school environment by …
