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The Art of the "Nudge"
May 23, 2013
Simple changes in your school cafeteria will help make the healthy choice the easy choice for students Read More >>
Say what?! Policymakers, Educators, Parents and Military Leaders Agree on Something!
April 25, 2013
Individuals from all sectors of the school community raise their voice to support healthier school food. Read More >>
How Do You Like Them Apples?
April 24, 2013
NEA Health Information Network and more than 200,000 others raised their voice in support of healthy snacks and drinks in schools Read More >>
Why I love working to create healthier school environments
April 5, 2013
Our friends at preventobesity.net recently spoke with Lisa Sharma Creighton to learn why she loves working to create healthier school environments. Read More >>
A Pilot's Perspective on School Wellness
April 2, 2013
The lessons I have learned from my training as a military pilot may help other parents navigate the route to raising healthy children in today’s challenging environment. Read More >>
Bag the Bake Sale
April 1, 2013
With so many fun and healthy options for fundraisers, why are schools still trying to raise funds with candy, cookie dough, pizza and bake sales? Read More >>
Smart Snacks: The Next Frontier in Making All School Foods Healthy
March 28, 2013
The director of the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project discusses why and how to support healthy school food Read More >>
Action for Healthy Kids Inspires and Supports Schools to Address Child Hunger and Obesity
March 18, 2013
Learn how the DC Regional School Health Network partnered with local schools and community members address child hunger and obesity, and find out how you can apply for a 2013-2014 grant for your school. Read More >>
Raise Your Voice for Healthy Food in Schools!
March 15, 2013
We need your help to let the USDA know that the school community supports healthy foods and drinks in schools! Read More >>
Building a Healthier America
March 13, 2013
Hundreds of leaders committed to solving the childhood obesity crisis in America gathered in Washington, D.C. last week to attend the Building a Healthier Future Summit. I was privileged to attend and participate in the discussion. Read More >>
Food Power!
March 7, 2013
When leaders connect, good things happen: my experience at the Food Power! Blogger Conference in Brooklyn, NY Read More >>
First Lady Michelle Obama and Big Bird Team Up to Help Get Kids Healthy
February 22, 2013
To celebrate the third anniversary of Let's Move! First Lady Michelle Obama and Sesame Street’s Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active. Read More >>
Water….It’s Not Just for Lunch Anymore
February 7, 2013
Improving the school food environment isn’t just about removing unhealthy beverages and food, it’s about making sure that students have access to the good stuff, like good old-fashioned water. Read More >>
Breaking News! USDA Proposes National Nutrition Standards for Snack Foods and Drinks Sold in Schools
February 4, 2013
On February 1st, the proposed national nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in school were finally released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Read More >>
Q&A with Bag the Junk Project Director Lisa Sharma Creighton
January 22, 2013
To mark the kick-off of our website, we asked Bag the Junk project director Lisa Sharma Creighton a few questions to get the real deal about what kids are eating at school. Read More >>
