Back to School and Food Allergy Accommodations

One in 13 U.S. children under the age of 18 has one or more food allergies. More than 40 percent of children with a food allergy have experienced a severe or life-threatening reaction. Each year, 3.4 million people visit the…

What Happens When You Have a Family Meal? Read to Find Out!

With after school activities, jobs, and errands, life can get busy.  However, numerous studies have shown that family dinners have a positive impact on children’s values, motivation, personal identity, and self-esteem. Family meals shape children’s food choices and preferences. The…

Back to School is Here! Packing a Healthy Lunch Box

The key to a healthy lunch box is to provide choices and to deliver a fun presentation! The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate, created by nutrition experts at the Harvard School of Public Health, is a visual guide to encourage children…

Hepatitis Awareness: Know Your A, B, C

Tens of thousands of people are newly infected with viral hepatitis every year in the United States.  Viral hepatitis is a serious public health threat that kills thousands of Americans and is a leading cause of liver cancer.  Hepatitis A…