Bag the Junk Blog
How Tech Tools Can Help Teach Kids Healthy Habits
November 27, 2013
New technology and online resources aim to help schools and families get healthy. Read More >>
How to Make Healthy Foods Accessible for All Students
November 22, 2013
Students and families living in “food deserts” are getting access to healthier options thanks to creative community efforts. Read More >>
State Spotlight: Utah Schools Teach Kids Lifelong Healthy Habits
November 20, 2013
Utah schools encourage students to eat healthier through competitions, taste tests, and nutritious spins on favorite recipes. Read More >>
Three Creative Ways to Incorporate Nutrition Concepts into the Classroom
November 13, 2013
Learn how schools are weaving nutrition lessons into their geometry, science, English and social studies classes. Read More >>
Veggie Power! Fun Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Greens
November 8, 2013
Creative ways schools and parents can encourage kids to consume more nutritious vegetables. Read More >>
Withers Elementary Supports Healthy Kids with its First Annual 5k Fundraiser
November 7, 2013
What started out as an elementary school campaign to “say no to cookie dough” and keep more fundraising dollars in the PTA coffers turned into an amazing event that made the entire community proud. Read More >>
Farm to School Programs Help Sow the Seeds for Healthy Kids
November 6, 2013
Farm to school programs bring local produce to school cafeterias, increasing students’ access to nutritious options and teaching them life-long healthy behaviors. Read More >>
Ready, Set, Cook! Healthy, Kid-Friendly Dishes for School and Home
November 1, 2013
Get kids involved and excited about healthy food with these fun recipes from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Breaking News: Nearly All U.S. School Districts Step Up to Meet Updated Nutrition Standards
October 30, 2013
A new report shows 94% of U.S. school districts are expected to meet the updated federal nutrition standards for lunches. Read More >>
No Tricks Here: Three Treats for a Healthy Halloween
October 25, 2013
Easy ways to incorporate healthy foods and activities into the spooky, sweet-centric holiday. Read More >>
Hip-Hop and….Public Health?
October 23, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama introduces a new music-based initiative to battle childhood obesity. Read More >>
Healthy Fall Fundraisers: Two School Examples
October 18, 2013
Two Midwest schools are raising money while reinforcing healthy habits for students this year. Read More >>
National School Lunch Week Shines a Spotlight on Healthy Food
October 16, 2013
A look at how schools across the country are getting kids excited about healthy foods and beverages during National School Lunch Week. Read More >>
Signs of Progress and Challenges Ahead
October 11, 2013
A recent study shows school districts are making progress in limiting kids’ access to sugary snacks and drinks. Read More >>
Up and At ‘Em! How to Encourage Kids to Adopt Healthier Lifestyle Habits
October 9, 2013
Childhood obesity trends stabilize as adolescents adopt healthier lifestyle changes. Read our top five healthy habits for keeping kids fit.