October 31

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Kids Health

Sugar Detectives!

Drinking water helps us avoid the large amounts of added sugar in common beverages. Almost half of the added sugar in our diets is from beverages. Help athletes learn about sugar-sweetened drinks and why water is the best choice! Collect a variety of popular drinks, such as a sports drink, juice pouch, and soda. Find the total grams […] >> READ MORE

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Through Physical Activity

Why is physical activity important? Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight. When losing weight, more physical activity increases the number of calories your body uses for energy or “burns off.” The burning of calories through physical activity, […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

5 Simple Steps To Success from LetsMove.gov!

Let’s Move! and Healthy Kids Running Series share one important goal: to solve the problem of childhood obesity. We want kids born today to grow up healthy and at a good weight when they reach adulthood. It’s a big goal – so we’re asking everyone to do their part, especially kids. By eating right and being […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

5 Ways Water Wins – from ChildObesity180

We’ve written about it before and we’ll write about it again! One of the most important health decisions you and your child can make is to cut out the sugary sports drinks. They’re designed for the needs of professional athletes, not children, and water is what kids need! From our friends at ChildObesity180, here are […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Nutrition For Young Athletes From OnPoint Nutrition

It is no surprise that exercising uses up energy stored within the body.  Our bodies use carbohydrates and fats to sustain athletic performance during sprinting, jumping and lifting as part of many sports we play.  As a result, a key question we often hear from clients is, “What should I eat after a workout?”  This […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Get Active! Tips And Information From “Let’s Move!”

As we know so well here at Healthy Kids Running Series, physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with healthy eating, it can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke, which are the three leading causes of death. Physical activity helps control weight, builds […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

36 Healthy and Easy Snacks That Are Cheaper Than Fast Food!

The University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health has a list of nearly 40 healthy, easy to make, and inexpensive (not to mention delicious) snack foods for young athletes. The snacks range from classics such as “Ants on a log” – peanut butter and raisins on celery – to the more creative Banana Pops – […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Eat Right to Perform Your Best

Being active is only part of the equation for kids to stay healthy. It’s just as important to make sure that what they’re eating is the right fuel for their play time. Thanks to our friends at ChildObesity180, we have tips for “Healthy Fuel for Healthy Athletes.” Proper nutrition and hydration is broken down into […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Desperately seeking Vitamin D

Ugh.  The grey days of winter are back again, and just like every year, we are definitely feeling it in the North East.  The lack of vitamin D can have a serious effect on moods, lethargy, bone and muscle health.  Since it’s very tough to get the proper amount of this vitamin, it’s a good […] >> READ MORE
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