Language shapes lifelong attitudes, eating behavior Caregivers play a major role in helping children develop healthy eating habits. “Caregivers” includes parents/guardians, grandparents, child care providers, teachers, and others who interact regularly with children at meal time. What we say about food and eating significantly impacts kids’ eating habits. Positive messages about food and eating will…
Steady, incremental improvements are key to success A long term commitment to improving student health and well-being has earned Pike Township schools the prestigious “National Healthy School Award” from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation — a distinction earned by no other schools in Indiana. Pike achieved this honor in 11 of 13 schools throughout…
Local spotlight: United Way of Central Indiana employee inspires, supports co-workers Can a single individual impact company culture enough to trigger healthier habits in the workplace? Jeffrey Wilson, administrative assistant at United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI), did. If you schedule a meeting with Jeffrey, he’ll likely arrive with a simple gift for you: a…
You don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to get an hour of physical activity each day. You can exercise without equipment, with limited time and little space using these five activities. Try them when you need a burst of energy at work, school, home—or anywhere! Kneeling push-ups Start with your knees on the…
Eating family style meals and snacks is recognized as a best practice in child care settings of all types—large, small, in-home, preschool, daycare, etc. Family style is all about children and supervising adults sharing a meal together, with children encouraged to serve food themselves. Caregivers place enough food on the table to allow each child…
