An Apple a Day — as Prescribed by the Doctor
For parents struggling to encourage kids to eat more fruits and veggies, this may help. A post today on the…
All Physical Education is Not Created Equal
With the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States, a great deal of focus has been put on schools…
USDA Supports Better Health for Kids with New “Smart Snacks in Schools” Guidelines
The USDA announced this week the latest addition to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: The "Smart Snacks in…
Unhealthy Foods & Beverages Brought to School Outnumber Healthy Alternatives: Talking with Researcher Karen Coleman
In a recent report, the Institute of Medicine described schools as the “heart of health” and identified school-based interventions – policies that change…
PBS’ City Walk Series: How Walking is Transforming U.S. Cities
The simple act of walking offers tremendous benefits for your health, the economy and the environment. City Walk, a new…
Forum Brings Together Leaders to Discuss Keys to Behavior Change, Building Healthier Habits to Address Obesity
As we discuss often on this blog, the obesity epidemic in the United States is a rapidly growing public health…
Highlights from Cooking for Solutions
Last weekend, Cooking for Solutions—an annual event celebrating food, cooking and sustainability—was held at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey,…
Behavior Change Summit at the CTH: A Social Media Snapshot
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Fighting Childhood Obesity with the Inspiring Premiere of the Weight of the Nation for Kids
Tonight, the documentary, The Weight of the Nation for Kids, premieres on HBO. The three-part series focuses on young people…
TEDMED: We Break for Recess!
With the help of the good folks at Playworks, everyone watching the TEDMED live stream from the Center for Total…