Posts Tagged: nutrition education
Eating out … again? The nutrition of food prepared away from home
Food prepared at home is slowly getting healthier, but food prepared away from home is not, according to a new study by the USDA Economic Research...
Stretching food dollars to reduce hunger
As we pushed ourselves away from the Thanksgiving table last week, my family, friends and I gave a collective groan from overeating. We are fortunate...
Ever explore an artichoke?
Have you ever seen young students explore an artichoke for the first time? Their faces look puzzled as they wonder if this green spiny thing they...
Getting kids excited about 'anytime' foods
Children can eat a healthier diet by making some easy substitutions in their food choices, avoiding "sometimes food," like candy, soda and chips, and...
UC-CalFresh supports school district menu changes through Nutrition Education
If you’ve ever asked a kindergarten student to flex their muscles, you know the smiles and giggles that follow. Their eyes grow wide when they learn...
