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Posted by Ari Schoenholtz on July 11, 2012
The winners of the Communities on the Move Video Challenge have been chosen! Since First Lady Michelle Obama announced the Video Challenge in February, Let’s Move Faith and Communities has been inspired by every congregation and community that submitted a video highlighting how they are promoting healthy lifestyles for kids. From putting on nutrition-themed puppet shows in Connecticut to advocating for safer play spaces in Colorado and preaching healthy living from the pulpit in Florida, the ideas in these videos demonstrate the commitment that communities across the country have to reversing the trend of childhood obesity within a generation.
Posted by Shellie Pfohl on July 9, 2012
Minutes after the opening of Trinity Elementary Community School Park (CSP) earlier this year, neighborhood women were briskly walking a new track with their children. Kids were playing soccer on a new grass field, a college recreation class organized interactive games, and a REI outdoor specialist was teaching youth GPS orienting. After five years of planning, hundreds of children, parents, grandparents, and neighbors joined dignities celebrating Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and People for Parks first CSP. A week later a similar scene was repeated at Vine elementary in Hollywood. A grant secured by PFP opens the Trinity and Vine on weekends, holidays and school vacations. Recreation enrichment activities are being organized.
Posted by Joyce Hornick and Wendy Wasserman on July 6, 2012
 Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the USDA Blog Why shop at a Farmers Market?
Posted by Derick Chapman on July 3, 2012
Pull out the checkered tablecloth and celebrate summer by planning the perfect picnic for your family, friends and neighbors by incorporating healthy appetizers, salads and mains. Whether your plate is paper plastic or fine china, fill half of it with fruits and vegetables, and show your guest the importance of a well-balanced meal. An abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables are in season so make sure that your plate is brimming with watermelon, raspberries and corn! And if you can't decide on what you want to make for future summer cook-outs, try the USDA's recipe finder for inspiration. Check out some of our favorite summer recipes:  
Posted by Jessica Larson on July 3, 2012
We all have a role to play to ensure that our kids live the full, healthy lives they deserve. This includes everyone from moms and dads to CEOs and superintendents to mayors and community leaders. Earlier this month, the First Lady talked about how corporate leaders, in particular, can take steps on behalf of our children’s health when they realize that what is good for our children can also be good for business.
Recipe courtesy of USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov Serving Size Serves 16 (1 slice) Ingredients Crust: 1¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon sugar ⅓ cup milk, nonfat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Filling:
Recipe courtesy of USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov Serving Size Serves 10 (½ breast or 2 small drumsticks) Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov Serving Size Serves 4 (1 cup) Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov Serving Size Serves 12 (1/12 of recipe) Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov Serving Size Serves 6 (1/6 of recipe) Ingredients