Healthy School Lunch Tips

Healthy School Lunch Tips

Once kids get to a certain age, they may have more options to choose from for lunch. This transition means kids get to choose their meals for themselves. While school lunches have improved, it’s still commonplace for schools to provide nutritious options...
8 Ways to Fight the Flu

8 Ways to Fight the Flu

Winter brings snow, holidays, and unfortunately, flu season. Cases of flu tend to spike between the beginning of December and can last as late as May. This season is predicted to be especially tough. Get ahead by preparing your family and yourself for the flu season.

Preventing Obesity in Kids and Teens

Preventing Obesity in Kids and Teens

Obesity is a condition defined as having abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. In the United States, this is a condition that has grown to affect all age groups. Obesity rates among children have doubled since 1980, and have tripled for teens. About 19.7% of children ages 2 to 19 are considered obese. That means that about 1 in 5 American children has obesity.