Friday, April 27, 2012
"Healthy Kids Day" intended to help keep kids off the couch during the summer months
This weekend, YMCAs across the country will throw open their doors and invite everyone in the community to come in, get active and have fun, at no charge. Saturday is the official Healthy Kids Day, when 1,900 YMCAs nationwide will host free events to help kids “get up, get out and grow.” More than half a million parents and kids are expected to participate. The reason behind the initiative is simple: The YMCA has recognized that there is a need, especially during this time of year, to encourage kids to be active and remind them that they shouldn’t crash on the couch just because school is out. Research shows that kids are more prone to gain weight and experience reduced mental stimulation during summer months. The Y maintains that summer …
Friday, April 20, 2012
The family-oriented magazine is designed to help kids have healthier lives. Also, Giant’s ‘Good Things Grow Kid Challenges.’
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Friday, April 20, 2012
In its ongoing efforts to fight childhood obesity and help kids live healthier lifestyles, GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets recently announced a series of activities geared towards healthy kids this spring. In addition, the first issue of the grocers’ brand new “Kid Healthy Ideas,” a free health and wellness magazine, is now available in all stores. The 12-page, full color magazine, is designed for kids ages 8 to 12 and features health-related educational articles, games and recipes. “Healthy choices for families often start at the supermarket and as a grocery retailer we are committed to providing health and wellness information that not only engages adults, but also children,” said Rick Herring, president. “We encourage …
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Ideas to help you pull the game controller out of your kid's hands and kick them into the yard.
“It’s beautiful outside! Why don’t you go out and play?” “There’s nothing to do outside. Besides, I’m just about to beat this level.” Does this conversation sound familiar? According to DIY Father, it might. In a study of video-game usage in kids and teens, almost ¼ of youth admitted having an addiction to video games. The average 8- to 12-year-old spends 13 hours a week playing video games. And I don’t need to cite statistics about the epidemic of childhood obesity. You probably already know them by heart. With warm weekend weather on the way, your kids will really be missing out if they spend it sitting on the couch with a game controller in their hands. Here are some great ideas to inspire your kids (and you!) to get out and play: …
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Panelists will include local medical and nutritional experts.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
In an effort to educate parents and others in the local community about the issue of childhood obesity and what can be done to alleviate the growing epidemic, Giant Food Stores and local experts on the subject will participate in Giant’s first Childhood Obesity Summit Tuesday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Giant Super Food Store at 315 York Road. Participants in the Childhood Obesity Summit include: The panel discussion will be moderated by Sarah Glunz, a nutritionist with Giant Food Stores. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), childhood obesity affects approximately 12.5 million children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 years, or 17 percent of that …
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Gerry Dungan
4:50 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012
Happy to help, will post another article about what the supermarket is going to be as soon as we get word. Hope you have a nice weekend, too! more ›