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Snack It Up! Here are 4 Quick, Healthy Snack Recipes from ChildObesity180!

Snacking has a bad reputation. When people hear the word, it’s often associated with cookies, candy bars, or oily potato chips. That doesn’t mean snacking is inherently a bad thing or that it should be avoided! When you eat proper, healthy snacks, it can actually help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your overall health! […] >> READ MORE

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

Healthy Kids Stories

Athlete Spotlight: Junior Olympian Jaleel Gelin

In 2015, Jaleel Gelin raced in the 4th and 5th grade age-group of our Miramar, FL series. His mile time of 5:59 on a tough Miramar course was fast enough to put him in the Healthy Kids Running Series Record Book. Still, Jaleel has his sights set on bigger records: national records. Last year, Jaleel […] >> 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

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

Healthy Families

Coaching Healthy Habits Training

Today we’re going to explore how to coach healthy habits in your family or on a team. There are three main healthy habits that all children should be taught: Move more, drink right, and snack smart. These are three themes that we’ll talk about a lot on this blog, but with a slightly different focus […] >> 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

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Snack It Up! Here are 4 Quick, Healthy Snack Recipes from ChildObesity180!

5 Simple Steps To Success from LetsMove.gov!

Athlete Spotlight: Junior Olympian Jaleel Gelin

Nutrition For Young Athletes From OnPoint Nutrition

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

Coaching Healthy Habits Training

Eat Right to Perform Your Best

Why Experts Recommend Buying A Running Shoe Half A Size Bigger

3 Breathing Techniques To Help You Avoid Side Cramps While Running

Family Cooking Time with all Five Food Goups! from OnPoint Nutrition

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