Bag the Junk Blog
4 Super Dips for Football Fans
January 31, 2014
This weekend is a big weekend for football fans. Instead of the usual fare, whip up these tasty and heart-healthy dips and be the MVP of your watch party! Read More >>
Help Yourself! Kids Serving Their Own Food Develops Good Habits
January 29, 2014
Sometimes letting kids serve themselves can end up making mealtime look like a modern art exhibit. But some nutritionists believe that allowing your kids to help themselves to an array of nutritious family-style dishes can help them make better choices when it comes to portion size.
How Does Your State Stack Up? Interactive Tool Allows You to Explore School Snack Food Laws
January 23, 2014
Bag the Junk knows that snacks and drinks that are sold in schools can often be a troubling source of sugar, fat, calories and sodium for kids. A new interactive tool fallows parents and educators to explore extensive data about state standards for school snack foods and beverages. Read More >>
#FoodFri Chat: Preventing Childhood Obesity
January 17, 2014
Parents, educators and community leaders are talking about how public policy can help reduce and prevent childhood obesity in communities across the country. Join in the discussion! Read More >>
Did You Know? YOU Can Help Draft Local School Wellness Policy
January 15, 2014
Parents and educators work together to help guide children toward healthy choices at home and in the classroom. Learn how YOU can help draft a local school wellness policy! Read More >>
Keeping It a Healthy New Year
January 9, 2014
Now that the holidays are over and 2014 fully underway, a lot can get in the way of your resolutions — especially when it comes to healthy eating. But keeping a food diary and sharing it with others can help keep you on track! Read More >>
Three Healthy Eating Resolution Ideas for 2014
December 31, 2013
Our tips for how adults can help kids develop healthier eating habits in the New Year. Read More >>
A is for Apple: Teaching Healthy Habits from the Very Start
December 27, 2013
As early as pre-kindergarten, students are learning to love healthy foods and exercise.
Top Healthy School Success Stories of 2013
December 20, 2013
A roundup of ten inspiring ways parents, schools and communities are fighting to turn the tide against childhood obesity. Read More >>
How to Burn Calories While Filling Your Holiday Shopping Bags
December 18, 2013
Six easy ways families can get extra exercise while holiday shopping this month. Read More >>
Shake Off “Empty Calories” with These Tasty, Nutritious Substitutions
December 13, 2013
Six tasty and healthy alternatives to sugary, high-fat foods. Read More >>
Schools Serve Healthier Lunches By Cooking Local Foods From Scratch
December 11, 2013
Learn about four school districts who are embracing farm to school to source fresh produce and help the local economy at the same time. Read More >>
Five Ways to Host a Healthier Holiday Party at School or Home
December 6, 2013
From nutritious, winter-themed snacks, to activities that get kids moving, here are our tips for a healthier holiday season. Read More >>
The Fight Against Fast Food Advertising & Childhood Obesity
December 4, 2013
A look at Yale Rudd Center’s latest research on the prevalence of fast food advertisements, and ways adults can protect kids from unhealthy marketing.
Star Power: Celebrities Encourage Kids to Exercise & Eat Right
November 29, 2013
Athletes, chefs and musicians are inspiring students to develop healthy habits. Read More >>