Give the gift of good health The holiday season often includes food drives for neighborhood pantries, shelters, food banks, and soup kitchens. These programs depend on your generous food donations, so please give with a healthy heart in mind. Give food that is nutritious and non-perishable, such as: * Whole wheat or whole grain noodles…
We are happy to feature a guest blogger this week from one of Jump IN’s most valuable partners, the Marion County Public Health Department. Enjoy! The Costs of Physical Inactivity Physical activity is one of the best things that can be done by any one person to prevent or decrease the onset of many chronic…
It’s more complex than you may think… part 1 of 3 in a series for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (September) Maybe you’ve heard that 20% of children nationally—and 40% right here in central Indiana—are overweight or obese. Perhaps you know this makes childhood overweight and obesity 3 times more common today than it was…
Choose a handful of national holidays to showcase your wellness efforts and reinforce healthy habits Every day is a good day to make healthy choices like eating fruits and veggies, limiting screen time, getting active for at least an hour, and drinking more water. But national observances provide opportunities to celebrate our progress and amp…
If you imagine the school cafeteria as you remember it when you were a student, then you may be surprised by the facts about today’s school nutrition programs. Your school nutrition program must offer vegetables in a variety of colors each week. Specific amounts of dark green, red/orange, and starchy vegetables must be offered to…
