Authored by Karen Schebaum Did you know that both 5-2-1-0 and the Let’s Go! multi-setting model have spread across the country? In 2012 Let’s Go! provided some degree of technical assistance to over 120 sites in 36 states! Some organizations and sites have adopted the 5-2-1-0 message, while other organizations are implementing the Let’s Go!… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Childhood Obesity
Healthy and Happy on the Ponderosa!
Ponderosa Playland in St. George is our newest Early Childhood Featured Site! Authored by Emily Cooke Dawn Gauthier owns Ponderosa Playland Child Care in St. George, Maine and this is her first year on board with 5-2-1-0 Goes to Child Care. She shared with us how 5-2-1-0 Goes to Child Care and her Let’s Go!… Read more »
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Lends His Support to Let’s Go! and the 5-2-1-0 Message
Authored by Karen Schebaum Let’s Go! was thrilled and honored that Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, visited Maine Medical Center last week to highlight the importance of childhood nutrition. The selection of MMC for his visit was largely due to the work of the Let’s Go! team. As Secretary Vilsack said, “The work that… Read more »
Wells-Ogunquit School Nutrition Program Excels!
Authored by Heidi Kessler Check out the smiles on the faces of students and chefs at Wells-Ogunquit school district! School districts that participate in Let’s Go! School Nutrition Workgroups are always taking steps to raise the caliber of their programs – here is just one example! On January 30th, ‘A Taste of Asia’ was featured… Read more »
Slaying the Work Week Dinner Dragon: The Sunday Blitz!
Authored By Karen Schebaum How can I make healthy meals quickly each evening when I’ve worked all day? It’s a question I read and hear frequently. Well, I finally figured this one out! The answer for me: I often don’t, at least not in the Winter. I’ve repeatedly proven to myself that when I walk… Read more »