Tag: Center for Better Health and Nutrition

It's important for kids to exercise, even if they don't like sports! Read to find out why and ideas to help encourage it.

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!

It can be a struggle getting kids to be physically active in the summer, especially when competing with video games! Read our 7 tips.

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!

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.

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:

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