Health screenings are important for a variety of reasons. They may identify early risk factors, or even potentially dangerous health problems that need treatment. Your health care provider may follow a specific schedule based on your personal health history, but here are some general guidelines: Blood Pressure If yours is […]
Healthy Eating
Ideas for Healthy School Treats
Special occasions celebrated at school are fun for everyone, but often these celebrations include treats that are loaded with sugar, salt, and/or saturated fat. Consider some of the healthier treats listed below for your child’s next school celebration. When available, choose whole grain options for fiber, a nutrient commonly deficient […]
How Much Sugar is in Your Drink?
What are Sugar Sweetened Beverages? Sugar sweetened beverages are drinks sweetened with sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or other caloric sweeteners. They are a source of nutrition-less or “empty” calories and are suspected of greatly contributing to the current obesity epidemic. Additionally, some popular sweetened beverages contain caffeine that can have […]
