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Health Education, Popular

6 Must-Read Quotes from President Bill Clinton’s #PHASummit Speech

In May 2004, President Clinton, the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association launched the…

Healthy Schools

The Power of Students and Teachers Working Together for School Health

We’ve all had that one teacher who we will never forget, who opened the world for us through experience and…

Health Education, Policy, Popular

How to Harness the Power of the Private Sector for Health

This post was authored by Elyse Cohen, Senior Director of Health & Wellness Programs; Executive Director…

Nutrition, Policy

Letting the Data Speak for Itself: The Impact of Business Sector Partnerships on Children’s Health

In an era of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” it’s become increasingly difficult to separate our politics…

Healthy Schools, Physical Activity, Physical Education

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is the Perfect Time to Get Started with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program

In the classroom, teachers use test results to help students set appropriate improvement goals and to decide…

Press Release

USDA Delay of School Meal Guidelines for Whole Grains and Sodium

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s announcement today that the federal government will delay…

USDA Delay of School Meal Guidelines for Whole Grains and Sodium

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s announcement today that the federal government will delay…

Physical Activity

Team Healthier Generation Joins Ragnar Races to Help Kids Lead Healthier Lives

Athletes who believe every child deserves an equal chance at leading a healthy life can now make a difference…

#WellnessWins Empowers School Districts, Community Members to Support Strong Wellness Policies

In July 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a final rule to strengthen guidelines for school…

Winners Named for Inaugural Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and Education

(NEW YORK, NY), April 10, 2017 – Today, the first-ever Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and…

Health Education

Interview with Dr. Magdalena Pasarica, Faculty Advisor and Medical Director for the KNIGHTS Student-Run Free Clinic at University of Central Florida College of Medicine

The KNIGHTS (Keeping Neighbors In Good Health Through Service) Clinic is coordinated by medical students at…

Health Education, Nutrition

Interview with Dr. Timothy Harlan, Executive Director of the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine

The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine (GCCM) at Tulane University is the first dedicated teaching kitchen…

Health Education

Interview with Dr. Kofi Essel, M.D., FAAP: General Academic Pediatrics Fellow at Children’s National Health System

We chatted with Dr. Essel about the importance of focusing on prevention, the significance of immersion, and…

Winners Named for Inaugural Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and Education

(NEW YORK, NY) April 10, 2017 – Today, the first-ever Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and…

Fitness Break, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Physical Activity Breaks Boost Brain Power… Especially During Testing Season!

It’s that time of year again… testing season! During the month of April, many schools participate in…

Nutrition

Cuties Season is Here! The Latest on Our Work with McDonald’s

Last week I stopped into the McDonald’s across the street from a local store my husband and I frequent and saw…

Healthy Schools, Nutrition, Nutrition Services, Out-of-school time, Smart Snacks

Need a Smart Snacks Refresher? We’ve Got an Infographic for That!

Are you the advisor for a business class or club that runs your school store? Do you organize the Valentine’s…

Health Education, Nutrition, Popular, Recipes

NutriBullet and the Alliance: Partnering to Support Healthy Eating at School

With a shared goal to help kids meet the daily recommendation for fruits and vegetables and improve their…

Health Education, Healthy Schools, Nutrition

A Growing Trend: Connecting Students to Farm-fresh Produce

“Just like it’s important to teach students where they come from, we also need to teach them where their food…

Fundraising, Healthy Schools

Middle School Gets Wacky to Fundraise Healthfully

At College View Middle School, gone are the days of candy bar sales. For the past several years, the school…

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