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Removing Sugary Sodas is a Good Beginning, But…
While many schools have removed sugary sodas from the school vending machines and other points of purchase, sugary fruit beverages and Gatorade-like drinks are still available in most schools....
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What Can You Eat for 100 Calories?
The 100 calorie packs available in most major food markets can be a handy way to maintain snack portion control between meals. The challenge, read the nutrition label and see what the salt, fat and...
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Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, wants all Americans to know about programs and resources to help children and parents curb obesity including the President’s Council on Fitness,...
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Tips from Those in the Know
The United States Department of Agriculture,USDA has an extensive site for parents of preschool and elementary school age children featuring comprehensive nutrition plans, daily meal and snack plans...
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Healthy Food is not More Expensive than Junk Food
A study, recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service, found that healthy foods like beans, carrots, milk, and yogurt are actually less expensive than ice...
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