A mountain of research suggests that healthy nutrition radically improves children’s cognitive function and measurable academic achievement. We know that: Specific vitamins and minerals that our body obtains from nutrient-rich foods play a critical role in brain growth, development and learning. Staying hydrated is important—a drop of just 1-2% in body fluid can cause difficulty…
Central Indiana is forecast to get more snow this weekend – possibly a lot of snow. Some weather forecasters and predicting up to 10 inches! And then the temperature is predicted to plummet, making for a blizzard-like, bitter cold few days. Naturally, staying safe is the most important thing to prepare for in extreme winter…
5-2-1-0 is an easy-to-understand concept created by Let’s Go! Maine to help parents, children, educators, childcare providers, and others remember four important healthy living recommendations. The idea is to encourage kids and adults to incorporate these simple steps into their lives every day: 5 fruits and vegetables, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour of physical…
When Jump IN was stood up as an organization in 2014, it was given the task of reducing childhood overweight and obesity in central Indiana from 43% to 38% over ten years, by 2025. If nothing is done to address this growing public health crisis, research tells us that by 2025, the rate will grow…
It’s that time of year when we make our resolutions for the new year: save more money, volunteer more, practice gratitude, and everyone’s perennial favorite: get healthier. This year, make the commitment to to adopt 5-2-1-0 into your days. It’s simple, it’s easy to remember, and your whole family can get on board. Our friends…