28 March
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBSS) is given to 9th through 12th grade high school students to assess behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death. The survey is completed every two years and asks questions about tobacco use, alcohol consumption, dietary intake, and physical activity among other things. For more information visit the Center [...]
27 March
Ever wonder how you could make your family’s favorite recipes healthier? You’ll find several healthy recipe substitutions at mayoclinic.com. For example, instead of using bacon in a recipe substitute turkey or canadian bacon. You can use applesauce in place of half of the butter a recipe calls for. Use the link above for more!
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20 March
Is it a good idea to measure body mass index in children and adolescents at school? While it is a good indicator of whether or not a child is maintaining a healthy weight for their height, it can also lead to hurt feelings and eating disorders. To read both the pros and cons of measuring BMI [...]
20 March
Need some ideas for quick after-school snacks that will help your kids stay healthy? Here a few ideas from eatright.org. Have fruit, cheese, and whole grain crackers ready and waiting when your kids get home. You could also prepare a small salad with sliced meat or beans, or make your kids a bowl of cereal [...]
13 March
Obesity is on the rise in Tennessee. According to the 2005 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBSS) 15% of Tennessee high school students are overweight. This trend is due to an increase in unhealthy food choices and a decrease in physical activity in school. According to the YRBSS 66% of TN teens did not meet [...]
13 March
Keep your cholesterol under control and your heart healthy by including a variety of nutritious foods in your diet! Fish provides healthy omega-3 fatty acids which help protect your heart. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating two servings of fish a week. AHA also suggests incorporating low fat milk and lean meats to lower the amount of cholesterol and fat in your [...]
12 March
So, you are a runner…..or are you….. Maybe you used to run during high school and even throughout your early twenties but now you just decide to hit the trail or treadmill only every once and a while. Running is a great cardiovascular workout great for burning lots of calories with the extra [...]
12 March
With childhood obesity on the rise, moms are doing more and more to get their kids healthy including exercise and healthier eating choices. However even the best parents make mistakes. When it comes to food choices there are three major mistakes that even the smartest of moms make, so check out fitnessmagazine.com, and [...]
6 March
Make a Shamrock Milk Mixer for your kids on St. Patrick’s Day! This milkshake from nutritionexploration.com provides 300 mg of calcium per serving! This recipe is easy to make, so have your kids help!
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6 March
The number of overweight young people continues to increase, while the number who consume enough of each nutrient does not. This information provided by cdc.gov states that 85% of adolescent females do not consume enough calcium. To learn more about the health trends of young people, including how breakfast improves school performance, click the link [...]
