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Opinion on USDA’s MyPlate vs. Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate
Recently the USDA changed from ‘The Food Guide Pyramid’ to ‘MyPlate’ as their new way to inform the public on how to make wise food choices and portion control. As obesity continues to escalate in...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Great Post by Healthy Kids Challenge! Shared this with my school district. You should share with yours too!’ With pole beans climbing high in the sky? Or with tomato plants all in a row? If you...
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Happy Mother’s Day! A Great Message for all of the Mom’s Out There!
Mom’s Day Reflections, From a Dietitian Mom Posted on May 12, 2012 I read this post on Mother’s Day from a fellow dietitian and wanted to share it with you… written by: Sue Rose As I contemplate the...
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Good things happening in our Schools…Changing the way kids think about food
It has been quite a learning experience as the parents and school district work together to make the schools a healthier environment. It really isn’t all about just changing the food on the menu. We...
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Calcium-Fortified Orange Juice
Sometimes things that seem obvious to me, may not be to everyone…. this is one of those cases! Thank you to my friend for pointing this out to me – and I hope I can reach some other parents out...
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Come See Teachkids2eat.com at The Please Touch Museum!
Teachkids2eat.com will be at The Please Touch Museum this weekend hosting a booth for it’s 5K fundraiser… Join us for Stroller in the Park on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. Stroller puts a...
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Friday Fun Fact
50% of U.S. pizzas are sold with pepperoni on them. (Although tasty we recommend plain or with vegetables instead!! )
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Buying School Lunch… How does it work?
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, championed by First Lady Michelle Obama, is changing the School Lunch Program. The requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than...
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Mr. Halloweenster Saves the Day (Kids Halloween Book)
http://mrhalloweenster.com/index.php Mr. Halloweenster is the kids Halloween hero. He’s always there to help with costumes, pumpkin carving and everything else that makes Halloween fun. But this time,...
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10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies
A few healthy tips for the new year to get your kids off to good start! If your kids are veggie haters, you might find yourself playing hide-and-seek come mealtime. Peas hidden in pancakes? Check....
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