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Healthy Summer Snack Ideas & Tips for Kids
28
Jul 2023
Healthy Summer Snack Ideas & Tips for Kids
Snacks can energize kids as well as help them eat a variety of foods. Read how to steer them towards healthy foods without ruining meals!
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
7 Ways To Help Your Family Stay Physically Active This Summer
15
Jun 2023
7 Ways To Help Your Family Stay Physically Active This Summer
It can be a struggle getting kids to be physically active in the summer, especially when competing with video games! Read our 7 tips:
By: Christopher Kist, MS, CEP | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Lunch Ideas For Families Spending More Time At Home
14
Apr 2020
Lunch Ideas For Families Spending More Time At Home
More time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic means more meals are being consumed at home, too. A dietitian shares some simple, kid-friendly lunch ideas that go beyond turkey sandwiches and PBJs!
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 2
Fitness and Nutrition
Building Immunity with Food
26
Mar 2020
Building Immunity with Food
While it’s not practical to think that we can avoid 100% of illnesses, having a healthy immune system is an important part of boosting our natural defenses. Read a dietitian's tips for boosting immunity with food.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 2
Healthy Living
6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids’ Hearts Healthy
04
Feb 2019
6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids’ Hearts Healthy
Heart health is important for adults AND kids alike. There is some research to suggest that heart disease can start in childhood – and perhaps even in utero during pregnancy.  Here are important preventive steps parents can take to keep their kids’ hearts healthy:
By: Bob Siegel, MD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Friends May Make the Difference in Keeping Children Active
03
Apr 2015
Friends May Make the Difference in Keeping Children Active
One in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese. According to the American Heart Association, this puts them at a higher risk for heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents ages 6-17 receive 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical
By: Christopher Kist, MS, CEP | 0

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