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Five Ways to Help Latino Children Achieve a Healthy Weight by Kindergarten

February 29, 2016
More Latino kids ages 2-5 are overweight/obese (30%) than white kids (21%). That’s because of maternal obesity, less exclusive breastfeeding, and workplace and childcare issues that affect nutrition and physical activity levels, according to a new package of research from Salud America! , a...
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Thirsty Families, Undocumented Immigrants & #FlintWater Next Steps at #FoodFri

February 4, 2016
A community poisoned. Rashes, hair loss and unexplained illnesses. Children exposed to lead. Development halted before it even had a chance. The future is dismal for many of the young ones. Decreased IQ, behavorial and cognitive problems and a range of other health issues lie ahead. It sounds like...
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Can You Eat Healthy While Eating Out? Find Out At #FoodFri!

December 18, 2015
Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the December 18, 2015 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . I enjoy going out to eat...
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School Lunch: Then and Now #FoodFri

December 11, 2015
December 13, 2015 marks the 5th anniversary of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. A lot has changed since its inception! Children no longer receive pizza and french fries, five days a week, as I did as a child. They are given healthy, well-balanced meals that include fruits, vegetables, and...
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Plan of Action to End Hunger In America #FoodFri

December 4, 2015
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) has created a Plan of Action to End Hunger In America. Their innovative plan offers concrete solutions to a very real and growing problem. In the United States, hunger and food insecurity has been steadily increasing . Federal nutrition programs help...
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A Major and Growing Role of Americans' Diets: Snacking #FoodFri

November 20, 2015
Snacks play a major and growing role in Americans’ diets. Though sugary drinks, chips, and candy are among the most common snack choices, snack time doesn’t have to mean unhealthy foods. From revealing the role Big Food has played in changing Americans’ snacking habits to sharing healthy snack...
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America's Crisis: Military and Veteran Food Insecurity #FoodFri

November 12, 2015
Heroes. This is the word that comes to mind when I think of our military and veterans. Their patriotism keeps our nation safe. Their sacrifices maintain our security. Unfortunately, our heroes are unable to provide enough food for themselves and their families. There are food pantries serving...
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Why Do We Buy the Food We Buy? The Answer May Surprise You! #FoodFri

September 24, 2015
It’s hard to eat well in America today. Food is available just about anywhere and anytime. Many of the special-occasion treats of yesterday are considered everyday foods today. And marketing pushes more food on us at every turn. Still, the media overwhelmingly tells people that eating well and...
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Schools Raise Little Money for Selling Out Students to Marketers

September 16, 2015
As school starts, so will the barrage of marketing and advertising targeting students. Brand logos, spokes-characters and product names are all over schools. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found them on signs, posters, and scoreboards; vending machines; curricula, textbooks, and...
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Busy Parents Healthy Back to School #FoodFri Chat!

September 11, 2015
The back to school season is in full swing! Children and teens are settling into their schedules. Bedtimes are being set and new routines are developing. Little by little, through trial and error, busy parents and students are discovering their new normal. This week's #FoodFri chat is devoted to...
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