School Gardens Plant the Seeds for Life-Long Healthy Habits

August 21, 2013

Digging into how school gardens can increase students’ access to and interest in healthy foods. Read More >>

Fall Back to a Healthier Routine

August 19, 2013

It’s sometimes hard to find time to think about your health, once the school year kicks into action. The We Can!® program offers tips for making each day healthier that are good for you, your family, and your students! Read More >>

Cut Back on Sugar But Don’t Fear the Fruit

August 16, 2013

From blueberries to bananas, schools across the country find creative ways to serve students nutritious, fresh fruit. Read More >>

The Sour Story of Sugar Consumption and Childhood Obesity

August 14, 2013

How educators can teach students about the negative consequences of eating too much sugar while encouraging life-long healthy habits. Read More >>

The Secrets to Getting Kids to Love Healthy Foods: Patience & Creativity

August 9, 2013

From recipe competitions to taste-tests, schools across the country are teaching kids to enjoy eating nutritious foods. Read More >>

State Spotlight: Ohio Steps Up to Curb Childhood Obesity

August 7, 2013

Ohio’s state and local initiatives aim to help kids eat healthier, get physically active, and fight childhood obesity. Read More >>

Kid Food? You’ve GOT to be kidding me!

August 2, 2013

Making the case for teaching children to eat nutritious foods from the very start. Read More >>

Summer Challenge: Cut Down Your TV Time

July 31, 2013

Our friends at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation describe six ways to cut down your TV time this summer. Read More >>

Healthy Fundraising Ideas: Host a Scavenger Hunt Instead of Selling Sweets

July 25, 2013

Fun ways to bag the bake sale in favor of healthy fundraisers. Read More >>

Tired Teenagers Reach for Fast Food Instead of Fruit

July 22, 2013

Getting a good night’s sleep can help protect children and teenagers from obesity. Read More >>

Rainy Day Thoughts: Ballet Dancers, Textbooks, and Student Health

July 18, 2013

New publishing guidelines encourage healthy messaging as a tool for improving student health. Read More >>

Healthy School Victory: USDA Rule Limits Unhealthy Food in Schools

July 17, 2013

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards will offer healthier snack options for our children and limit students’ access to unhealthy foods and drinks in school. Read More >>

Educators Raise Their Hands to Support Healthy School Foods

July 10, 2013

A recap from our exhibit at the National Education Association’s 2013 Expo, July 1-2 in Atlanta, GA Read More >>

Fun Ways to Be a Fearless Healthy Food Advocate at Your School

July 3, 2013

Five ideas for championing healthy food at your school this year. Read More >>

Refresh Your Healthy Habits This Summer

July 2, 2013

Tips for how to have a fun, healthy summer, from diversifying your family’s diet to reading up on healthy school foods.

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