Teaching kids about healthy eating protects them as adults

The Californian - K Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. "A child’s [...]

November 28th, 2015|Categories: Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Health, Learning, News, Nutrition, Parenting, Parents, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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7 tips to encourage good eating habits in children

The Arizona Star - Marilyn Heins "I am an omnivore [...]

November 28th, 2015|Categories: Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Food, Learning, News, Nutrition, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Child obesity: what are the options?

BBC News - Staff Writer "Around one in 10 UK [...]

November 12th, 2015|Categories: After-School Program, Childhood Obesity, Children, Diet, Health, Obesity, United Kingdom, Vouchers|Tags: Education, School|

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Eating less sugar can improve children’s health in less than two weeks, Touro University study finds

The Mercury News - Rachel Raskin-Zrihen "Eating less sugar can [...]

November 1st, 2015|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Health, Learning, News, Nutrition, Nutrition Standards, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Jamie Oliver wants Justin Trudeau to focus on child nutrition

The Toronto Star - Lois Abraham "Jamie Oliver is calling [...]

October 31st, 2015|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Canada, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Health, Learning, News, Nutrition, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Mothers may be unwilling to believe their children are obese

Fox News - Reuters "Many mothers are more willing to [...]

October 18th, 2015|Categories: Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Family, Health, Learning, Moms, News, Nutrition, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Students see fruits of their labor with school garden

The Des Moines Register - Greg Forbes "Riverside Elementary fourth-grader [...]

October 12th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Elementary School, Gardens, Health, Iowa, Learning, News, Nutrition, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Give Schools the Tools to Solve Cafeteria Challenges

The Huffington Post - Jessica Donze Black "Across our nation, [...]

October 10th, 2015|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Health, Learning, News, Nutrition, Nutrition Standards, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Mental Health Crisis — Even Privileged Children Can’t Escape

The Huffington Post - Hilary Wilce "...the principals of top [...]

October 8th, 2015|Categories: Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Diet, Education, Exercise, Health, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Sleep, Stress, Students|Tags: Education, School|

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Secrets of the world’s healthiest children: 6 longevity lessons from Japan

Today - A. Pawlowski "The U.S. doesn't even make the [...]

October 6th, 2015|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Fitness, Health, Japan, Learning, News, Nutrition, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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