Authored By Heidi Kessler, SNS ‘Twas a chilly January day when Let’s Go! director Dr. Victoria Rogers announced a video and photo contest. She challenged the Let’s Go! community partners to bring Let’s Go! and 5-2-1-0 to life visually by sharing what’s happening in the community through a video or photo. Videos and photos would… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Schools
Collaborating to Transform Communities
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The immovable object gets transformed into something better! I am the program manager for Let’s Go!’s School setting and because of my role here I frequently get opportunities to team up with really fantastic people, who are making great efforts to provide our children with better nutrition… Read more »
Can an extra recess prevent bullying? A new study says it could!
Guest Authored by Jackie Rogers Bullying is a problem that many schools are currently addressing. As Let’s Go! team members working closely with schools, we know how important this issue is for our communities. It is important for our students to feel happy, healthy and safe in their classrooms. Research shows that physical activity can… Read more »
Are you drinking your way to health issues?
Authored by Emily Cooke, RD A 12 oz soft drink has around 150 calories in it. Now, this wouldn’t be so bad if those calories were nourishing and helped to fill you up; but that’s not the case. Pretty much 100% of the calories from soda are from added sugars and there is a fair… Read more »
School Laws on Snacks and Beverages May Help Prevent Weight Gain in Children and Teens
Authored by Rick Fortier According to a study published last week, children and teens in states with strong policies restricting the sale of unhealthy snack foods and beverages in schools gained less weight than children and teens living in states without these school policies. The new study published in the journal Pediatrics helps to confirm… Read more »