Food!

March 25, 2015

1. HOT LINE Moms Tell Congress: "Hands off SNAP!" The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the strongest tools our country has in combating hunger and poverty. 3.8 million children in this country currently live in households experiencing food insecurity. 46 million people—...

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Karen Showalter

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Food!

March 25, 2015

Since joining MomsRising, I’ve shared many personal stories, including my family heart disease history , my oldest son's high blood pressure scare , growing up in a food desert and so much more. I've shared these stories because they need to be heard. They are happening in countless homes across...

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Migdalia Rivera

Families & The Federal Budget Food!

March 22, 2015

One in five children in the U.S. rely on SNAP for their meals, yet Congress keeps making major cuts to the program while giving bigger tax breaks to big business and billionaires! We need to tell them "hands off SNAP!!!"

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Elyssa Schmier

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Food!

March 19, 2015

Our children are facing an epidemic. Currently, one-third of our nation's children are obese and 15.8 million are food insecure - meaning they lack access to affordable, nutritious foods. And, food insecurity is associated with an increase in childhood obesity . So how how can science help us stem...

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Migdalia Rivera

Childcare & Early Education Food!

March 18, 2015

These days, keeping our children healthy and fit sometimes seems like an unwinnable war. Getting kids to eat their spinach, drink water or low-fat milk instead of soda, and put down the video game console can test the will of even the most determined mom or caregiver. Fortunately, we have a strong...

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Jodi Grant

Food!

March 17, 2015

This week we're basking in the glow of a huge mom victory -- getting Burger King and Wendy's to drop soda as a default beverage in kid's meals!

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Karen Showalter

Food!

March 16, 2015

In theory, the new healthy meal standards make great sense. Who wouldn't support more whole grains, fruits and veggies in school meals? In fact: 72% of parents in the US support strong nutrition standards for school foods; that's a 3-1 margin! A majority of students and public health leaders like...

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Karen Showalter

Food!

March 11, 2015

Moms know it’s annoying to see our kids’ favorite characters plastered on boxes of junk food, placed oh-so-conveniently at eye level in the supermarket. And frustrating to see junk food companies sneaking onto everything from scoreboards to schools supplies. Makes me feel a little like this:...

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Karen Showalter

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Food!

March 10, 2015

During the month of March, Congressman Charles B. Rangel is challenging individuals to join his Rangel Resolution to demonstrate the importance of committing to a healthy lifestyle. The Rangel Resolution is a 30 day challenge that encourages participants to adopt the following healthy habits: 1...

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Migdalia Rivera

Environmental Health Food! Politics & Policy

March 10, 2015

McDonald’s announced a new policy to curb the overuse of antibiotics in raising the chickens that become their McNuggets and other chicken products. This is a big step towards saving antibiotics and protecting public health,

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