Authored by Jami Badershall, communications manage Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council A phys ed class that gives homework. Smoothie machines in cafeterias. Before school run/walk clubs. Breakfast in the classroom. Incorporating physical activity into daily lessons. School gardens. School is no longer just about science, language arts, arithmetic and social studies. It has become a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Childhood Obesity
Aroostoook Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon
The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Healthy Aroostook, and TAMC are proud to present the REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon. The triathlon is perfect for beginners and more experienced competitors between the ages of 7 and 14. The triathlon will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s… Read more »
2nd Annual Let’s Go! Childhood Obesity Conference
This conference has come and gone! For more information about upcoming conferences, please visit https://store.letsgo.org/about-us/events/. TOWARDS ENDING CHILDHOOD OBESITY: How doctors, toddlers, and schools can stop an epidemic. Learn how to build capacity in your practice, in your community and for your patients. Take away material you can use the next day. Join us on September 11th, 12th… Read more »
Let’s Go! Supports the launch of the Healthy Kids Out of School Healthy Kids Hub Website
Authored by Valerie Costello Let’s Go! and Healthy Kids Out of School, an initiative of ChildObesity180 in collaboration with Tufts University, share the common goal of making a positive contribution to kids’ lives, so they are equipped with the skills and confidence to become happy and productive adults. With millions of children participating, out-of-school-time programs… Read more »
Healthier families for a Healthier Planet
Authored by Karen Voci – Executive Director, Harvard Pilgrim Foundation It was wonderful (finally!) to hear President Obama put the rapidly warming earth at the top of his second term agenda in his inaugural speech: “we will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children… Read more »