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posted by Paige Green, Hy-Vee Dietitian on AUG 02, 2022
Getting out the door on a school morning can be a whirlwind, but packing a balanced lunch for your child can be broken down into simple and nutritious steps with help from your Hy-Vee dietitian and MyPlate!
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JUN 01, 2016
Decorah Schools offered their lower elementary school students an opportunity to participate in the John Cline Wellness Day on May 24, 2016. Families were welcomed and encouraged to participate in the events alongside their student
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JAN 19, 2016
Food insecurity the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food is an issue that many Iowa communities are working to address. While the factors that lead to food insecurity are varied and complex, efforts in Fairfield to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food
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NOV 18, 2015
In 2013, the Oskaloosa Community School District began implementing Smarter Lunchrooms techniques. These techniques were developed by fellow Iowan, Dr. Brian Wansink, his colleagues at the B.E.N. Center of Cornell University. Smarter Lunchrooms uses behavioral economics to nudge people into choosing healthier items. Julie Miller, Child Nutrition Director at Oskaloosa Schools, found the idea
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OCT 19, 2015
The Decorah Community School District strives to support the health and well being of students, families, and the community. This work starts in early childhood. Decorah's West Side Early Childhood Center recently hosted its first Food, Fitness and Fun Family Night. Shanna Putnam Dibble, Elementary Learner Advocate for the Decorah District, teamed with teachers and community partners
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JUL 05, 2015
Obesity rates for children and adults with disabilities are far higher than rates for children and adults without disabilities, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With this statistic in mind, Easter Seals Iowa has made a commitment to make our organization a healthier place to work. We've made tangible changes
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JUN 03, 2015
Cherri Driver is a 57 year old nurse who now leads an active lifestyle. In her early adulthood Cherri was never overweight, but she was not a regular exerciser.
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JAN 31, 2014
Every day, Americans take in an average of 100 calories more per day than they need. If we reduce that number, we can halt the rise of obesity by 2020.
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AUG 26, 2013
Superfruit: common term to refer to fruits with extraordinary nutritional benefits.
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SEP 12, 2012
Hesitant to buy new fruits or vegetables for fear they will go to waste? You're not alone. Trying new foods is an uncertain experience for many adults and children.
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