BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade Public Schools has received national recognition for its healthy school meals. The district won the Small and/or Rural SFA Lunch Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Action for Healthy Kids. The award honors schools that improve meal quality and offer students nutritious, locally inspired food. Belgrade’s food service…
In Guam and across the Pacific, families have long valued strength, vitality, and togetherness. Yet today, a quiet health crisis is threatening the future of our youngest generation. Poor nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle habits in childhood are contributing to the early onset of metabolic syndrome – a harmful cluster of conditions that dramatically increase the…
AMES – While many caregivers know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat vegetables — especially the green ones — they also understand how vital it is. Introducing fruits and vegetables early and often is key to helping children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. “Community support is important for raising healthy, independent…
As many students head back to school this week, it is important for them to have a healthy breakfast to start the day. Katherine Shary with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong-4-Life Program says that healthy meals should have protein, healthy fats, fiber, and some carbohydrates. Meals can be prepared ahead of time for your…
The Idaho Foodbank is hosting Healthy Eating Sessions. That will be July 26th in Pocatello. There will be three, one-hour sessions starting at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. Attendees will learn the importance of healthy eating and how nutrition impacts those facing food in-security. There will also be games, snacks and activities. The last…