Savannah Nonprofit Expands Victories with Voices for Healthy Kids Grants
bySavannah, Georgia, with its centuries-old architecture and cobblestone-paved streets, is known for its rich history. And it’s that storied past that motivates some public…
Healthy Kids
Raising the next generation in a culture of health.
The State of Obesity in Georgia
byThe State of Obesity, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to both raising awareness about the obesity epidemic and promoting obesity prevention strategies, recently issued…
They WILL Eat That
byOne challenge all parents face is making sure that their children are well-fed. You may wonder, what am I supposed to be feeding them…
Healthy Kids Are Sweet Enough !
byWe have new evidence-based information to share with you for your use in advocacy and consumer education. I am so pleased to be able…
School Lunch vs. Home Lunch – How do you decide?
byJuggling with the idea of school lunch or packing your child’s lunch? If your child’s school participates in the National School Lunch Program, school…
Safe Routes to School Report Card
byThe Safe Routes to School National Partnership, an organization dedicated to making it safer for children to walk and bike to school and allocates…
Maintaining a Healthy Household
byBy Brittany Lightsey, MS, RD, LD Parents often come to my office defeated, tired, and overwhelmed. Feeding a busy household is a tough…
Being a Healthy Kid
byArticle Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Know the signs of child development. As your kids grow, they should reach milestones in how…
Health Effects of Childhood Obesity
byArticle Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. Immediate health effects: Obese…