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USDA Delay of School Meal Guidelines for Whole Grains and Sodium

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s announcement today that the federal government will delay…

USDA Delay of School Meal Guidelines for Whole Grains and Sodium

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s announcement today that the federal government will delay…

Physical Activity

Team Healthier Generation Joins Ragnar Races to Help Kids Lead Healthier Lives

Athletes who believe every child deserves an equal chance at leading a healthy life can now make a difference…

#WellnessWins Empowers School Districts, Community Members to Support Strong Wellness Policies

In July 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a final rule to strengthen guidelines for school…

Winners Named for Inaugural Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and Education

(NEW YORK, NY), April 10, 2017 – Today, the first-ever Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and…

Health Education

Interview with Dr. Magdalena Pasarica, Faculty Advisor and Medical Director for the KNIGHTS Student-Run Free Clinic at University of Central Florida College of Medicine

The KNIGHTS (Keeping Neighbors In Good Health Through Service) Clinic is coordinated by medical students at…

Health Education, Nutrition

Interview with Dr. Timothy Harlan, Executive Director of the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine

The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine (GCCM) at Tulane University is the first dedicated teaching kitchen…

Health Education

Interview with Dr. Kofi Essel, M.D., FAAP: General Academic Pediatrics Fellow at Children’s National Health System

We chatted with Dr. Essel about the importance of focusing on prevention, the significance of immersion, and…

Winners Named for Inaugural Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and Education

(NEW YORK, NY) April 10, 2017 – Today, the first-ever Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and…

Fitness Break, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Physical Activity Breaks Boost Brain Power… Especially During Testing Season!

It’s that time of year again… testing season! During the month of April, many schools participate in…

Nutrition

Cuties Season is Here! The Latest on Our Work with McDonald’s

Last week I stopped into the McDonald’s across the street from a local store my husband and I frequent and saw…

Healthy Schools, Nutrition, Nutrition Services, Out-of-school time, Smart Snacks

Need a Smart Snacks Refresher? We’ve Got an Infographic for That!

Are you the advisor for a business class or club that runs your school store? Do you organize the Valentine’s…

Health Education, Nutrition, Popular, Recipes

NutriBullet and the Alliance: Partnering to Support Healthy Eating at School

With a shared goal to help kids meet the daily recommendation for fruits and vegetables and improve their…

Health Education, Healthy Schools, Nutrition

A Growing Trend: Connecting Students to Farm-fresh Produce

“Just like it’s important to teach students where they come from, we also need to teach them where their food…

Fundraising, Healthy Schools

Middle School Gets Wacky to Fundraise Healthfully

At College View Middle School, gone are the days of candy bar sales. For the past several years, the school…

Breakfast & Lunch, Healthy Schools, Nutrition, Nutrition Services

Giving Breakfast a Second Chance

At Brandon Valley School District in South Dakota, members of the district’s wellness council noticed that…

Breakfast & Lunch, Healthy Schools, Nutrition, Nutrition Services, Smart Food Planner

3 Ways to Serve a Healthy Morning Meal

Some mornings, just getting out the door with matching socks can be a battle for parents. From hectic…

Health Education, Healthy Eating, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Nutrition, Popular, Recipes

Tia Mowry-Hardrict Teaches Kids the Art of Healthy, Fun Snack Making

Happy National Nutrition Month! At the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, we’re empowering kids to develop…

Health Education, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Physical Activity

Confessions of a former Parks & Rec Kid

I confess, I was a major Parks and Recreation kid. I still have a drawer full of brightly colored, oversized…

Celebrations, Fitness Break, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Out-of-school time, Physical Activity, Social-Emotional Health

7 Ideas to Share Your Love of Healthy Afterschool this Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are 7 simple activities to spread the love and build momentum for healthy out-of…

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