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Family Corner
Parents, caregivers and other family members can make simple changes that go a long way in helping their children learn to eat right and be active every day at home and school. Our Family Corner is here to help your family live a healthy, active life.
Check out the tips below or use the search tool for resources from Action for Healthy Kids and our partner experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Dietetic Association.
A Healthy Breakfast is as Easy as 1-2-3
With National School Breakfast Week (March 8-12) and National Nutrition Month, March is the perfect time to remind yourself of the importance of a healthy breakfast for your child. This month's "Healthy Tips for Healthy Families" feature by Dr. Susan Bartell includes ideas to help your child start the day with a healthy breakfast.
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Healthy Breakfast = Healthy Start to the Day!
Check out these easy tips and information from Action for Healthy Kids on free breakfast at school, and see how kids are getting fired up about breakfast!
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Action for Healthy Kids, September 1, 2008
A one page fact sheet for parents on school wellness policies created by Illinois Action for Healthy Kids.
Action for Healthy Kids, February 5, 2005
A physically active lifestyle adopted early in life may continue into adulthood. Schools can provide environments with opportunities for learning and practicing active lifestyle behaviors.
Action for Healthy Kids, July 1, 2007
This Ohio Action for Healthy Kids parent guide highlights nutrition and physical activity project areas that parents can become involved in and gives a step by step process on how to implement wellness projects in schools.
Action for Healthy Kids, December 8, 2008
Tips for parents and caregivers with suggestions to help youth make better food choices in a colorful format that can be used as a handout or poster. Available in English and Spanish.
Action for Healthy Kids, February 5, 2005
Vending machines should support classroom lessons about good nutrition and the value of healthy food choices. This Guide provides recommendations for healthy beverages and snacks in vending machines.
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