Junk Food Brands: Stop targeting kids 14 and younger

January 28, 2015

The recommendations, developed by a national panel of experts convened by Healthy Eating Research, provide model definitions for food marketing practices directed to children. Read More >>

The Curious Case of School Snacks

January 15, 2015

To celebrate the successes that some have achieved and to help those still figuring out their healthy food path, we need to hear from YOU! Read More >>

A Healthy Resolution or Revolution in 2015

January 7, 2015

Make a commitment to fight childhood obesity this year! Read More >>

Sports Drinks in Schools

Sports drinks have become a popular alternative to sodas and high-calorie drinks for school-age children. But given the limited amount of physical activity most students participate in at school, should these types of beverages be sold in schools? The “Sports Drinks in Schools” fact sheet provides information about sports drinks, how accessible they are in schools, and recommends limiting access or removing sports drinks from schools.

Simple Steps to Support Healthy Schools

Ready to take action to support healthy food choices at your school? We’ve put together three simple steps you can take this Summer and five more steps to consider for the Fall. Check it out!

Healthy Rewards

Tough economic times often mean shrinking school budgets, leading many schools to sell junk foods and beverages in vending machines, school stores and cafeteria à la carte lines to raise money. But what is the real cost of these seemingly harmless money-makers?