Did you know that regular vigorous exercise makes parts of a child’s brain—the parts responsible for complex learning tasks—larger and more active? Or that students who are more physically active during school perform better on standardized tests for reading, math and spelling? These two brain images, taken from the top of the head, represent the…
New analysis supplants earlier reports of decline While a report last year suggested that child obesity rates were starting to improve, at least among younger children, a study published last month showed “no indication of a decline in obesity prevalence…in any group of children aged 2 through 19.” “This is really a population health problem…
In mid-April I had the privilege of presenting Jump IN to a national audience at the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Obesity Solutions. The theme of the workshop, held at the National Academies of Sciences in Washington, DC, was “The Role of Business in Multi-Sector Obesity Solutions: Working Together for Positive Change.” Jump IN was highlighted as…
Child care providers revamp food and activity policies while helping find sustainable, scalable model Across central Indiana, child care providers of all shapes and sizes are making changes to improve the health of the children they serve. Some have dramatically changed their menus, adding whole grains, eliminating processed foods, and increasing fresh fruits and vegetables….
If you’ve already Made the Leap and taken the Jump IN Pledge, or if you’ve snooped around in our resource hub, you’ve probably run across materials promoting our 5-2-1-0 daily goal: Maybe you’ve wondered where these recommendations come from, or why you see them so often. Maybe you’ve noticed the same graphics in other cities as you’ve travelled throughout…
