There is a big push nowadays to make sure every student has a healthy breakfast. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was created in 1975 to make sure that all children have a nutritionally balanced breakfast free or at a low … Read More
“So what if my kid likes to eat a lot? He’s not fat, just chubby. He will grow into his body eventually.” We’ve all either heard another parent say this, or thought this ourselves. This is the thinking of many … Read More
Do you know what your child drank in school today? Probably not something as nutritious as you’d like. Childhood obesity has increased 20 percent in three decades and while unhealthy foods and decreased exercise are often seen as the main … Read More
“Money, money, money” begins the theme song of Donald Trump’s show, “The Apprentice.” It seems that we all want more of the green stuff, because we think (hope!) it will make all of our hopes and dreams come true. And … Read More
We’ve all heard that kids who eat breakfast do better in school, but what they eat is also important. A recent study showed that adolescents with a high folate intake received better grades. Folate is a B vitamin that plays a … Read More
Part-time jobs during high school may teach teenagers a lot of great lessons, but not if the hours are too long. Though jobs teach teens responsibility and other real-world skills, this study tied a 20+ hours per week work schedule … Read More
Move over French fries and vending machine junk food. Make room for more fresh produce, whole grains, and low-fat dairy coming to a school near you. On December 13, 2010, President Obama signed the revamped and much improved child nutrition … Read More
A new movement has surfaced encouraging consumers to forgo the meat one day each week. Why? Simply put, in America we are eating too much meat, more then what is healthy for our bodies. Meatless Monday, an initiative started in association with … Read More
