Encourage Healthy Choices: (District Documents)

Healthy Snack Ideas In or Outside of the Classroom

Foods to Encourage or Avoid
 

Getting Healthy in the Community

Children's Festival "Do Your Bit to Stay Fit" - Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 9:30am - 1:30pm at Marshfield High School

Green Living and Energy Expo - Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 9am - 3pm at UW-Marshfield/Wood County

Screen-Free Week - April 29 - May 5, 2013 - A national celebration where children, families, schools, and communities spend seven days turning off entertainment screen media and turn ON life!  CLICK HERE for some great alternative activities or check out their website: www.screenfree.org

Bike to School Day - Wednesday, May 8th!   Grab your bike and friends and family and bike to school. Research suggests that physically active kids are more likely to become healthy, physically active adults, underscoring the importance of developing the habit of regular physical activity early.  Visit www.walkbiketoschool.org/ready/why-walk-or-bike/healthier-habits  to find out more benefits of physical activity and how fun it can be to stay active! 

Bicycle Discount Program - Looking for something fun to do this summer? Participate in Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition’s Bicycle Discount Program that starts June 1^st through August 31^st , 2013. Check back soon to find out which local businesses are participating in 2013 and where you can get discounts for biking.
Punch Card for Bicycle Discount Program

Mike's Run - June 22, 2013 - Hackman Field, Marshfield - More Information

Hub City Days Duathlon - July 27, 2013 - UW Marshfield/Wood County - More Information

Breast Cancer Awareness Ride and Run - October 12, 2013 - Marshfield - More Information

Healthy Lifestyle Marshfield Area Coalition -
 Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition is a grassroots movement working to address healthy eating and active living in and around Marshfield, Wisconsin.  For tips, information and upcoming events, click on the links below:  
Hints for Health
Healthy Eating
Active Living
Total Health

Healthy Lifestyle's Homepage includes: Marshfield Walking Path, Farmers Market, and so much more

Get Active Wood County -
"Get Active" is a movement to change our community- a change that challenges us to work together to build a healthier community where we live, learn, work and play. 

Farmer's Market
Recipes
Community Gardens
Restaurants
And so much more...

Articles:

On a Budget?  Save Money with these Tips (Source: Kids Eat Right)

Other Nutrition Resources & Websites:

Webinars:

• Presidential Youth Fitness Program

Resources:

• 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits & Vegetables
• 25 Healthy Snacks for Kids
• Adult Athletes: Healthy Snacking
• Breakfast for Elementary Students
• Everyday Eating for a Healthier You
• Get Your Plate in Shape
• Healthy Eating on the Run
• Eating on the Road
• Power Up with Breakfast
• Healthy Snacking Shopping List
• Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens
• Step Up to Nutrition and Health
• Why Should You Snack Smart?
• Recommended School Garden Resources

 Websites: 

• Healthy Schools Program - Find healthy options by searching food types or grade level.
• Alltech Kidzone - learn about farming, food and the environment
• Tray Talk
• MyPlate.gov
• Wisconsin Dairy Council
• A Parent's Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

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