Posted by Elizabeth Rhodes, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on November 14, 2012
Editor’s Note: This post includes information from More People Walk to Better Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted by Colleen Curtis on November 7, 2012
The contestants on "Top Chef" are known for their quick thinking, creative use of ingredients and ability to solve even the most unexpected culinary puzzle, but earlier this year, First Lady Michelle Obama issued a challenge that called on all of their skills: Whip up a delicious AND nutritious lunch based on MyPlate guidelines for some of the pickiest eaters on the planet -- school kids!
Ed. note: Originally published in the USDA The School Day Just Got Healthier' Tooklkit for Parents.
Get the most for your food budget! There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars.
Posted by Elly Spinweber, Partnership for a Healthier America on November 2, 2012
On March 7, 2013, the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)--a non-profit organization that works with the private sector and its honorary chairwoman First Lady Michelle Obama to solve the nation’s childhood obesity crisis--will bring together more than 1,000 leaders from public, private and non-profit organizations, all committed to solving the childhood obesity crisis in America.
This year's agenda will feature a new program called the End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge, and we need your ideas.
Posted by Kate Strangfeld on November 1, 2012
Posted by Kate Strangfeld on October 31, 2012
Halloween can be for the whole family, but most of the treats collected as kids trick or treat aren’t exactly the healthiest choices. Although a few pieces of candy are fine, one study by the University of Alabama-Birmingham estimates that the average kid may accumulate 3,500 to 7,000 calories worth of treats on Halloween night. Forget needing a scary costume -- those numbers are frightening in themselves!
Posted by Elizabeth Rhodes, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 30, 2012
Giving young kids the best start to life is not just about teaching them the ABCs but helping them learn healthy habits, too. Check out how one teacher gets the young learners in her in-home preschool healthy at an early age:
Posted by Ken Meyer on October 26, 2012
Looking for fun and easy ways to get your kids moving outdoors this fall? All this week, our followers on Facebook and Twitter shared their favorite games and activities for the autumn season.
Parents all across the country are getting kids moving by hiking, visiting apple orchards and corn mazes, and jumping in leaf piles. We heard about fall sports like football and softball, and activities like hula hooping and hopscotch.
Posted by Lea Prohov on October 25, 2012
Editor’s Note: U.S. Paralympics is a division of the United States Olympic Committee.
Did you know that the Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event in the world, behind the Olympic Games? At the London 2012 Paralympic Games more than 4,200 athletes competed, including 227 Americans, making it the largest Paralympic Games ever! Meet some of the Paralympians who came to the White House, and take a look at our favorite facts about the Paralympic Games:
Posted by Kate Strangfeld on October 24, 2012
One of the easiest ways to eat healthy is to make at least half of your grains whole. You can transform your family's favorite recipes -- like Belgian waffles and French toast -- into healthy ones rich in whole grains. iCarly's Reed Alexander shows us how it's done. Check out Reed's healthy kid favorites for you to try at home:
