Archives

We will be archiving the articles in a different way starting in February 2010.  The articles will be listed by the month that it was highlighted.

April 2011

Child-Size Servings
Easy No Bake Mac and Cheese
Move, Play and Learn
Quick Tips for Healthy Eating
Steps to a Healthier You
Take Control of Your Toddler's Meals
We Can! Try Tips to Eat Well and Move More

March 2011

Baked Chicken with Peaches
Child's Play
Fit for Life
National Nutrition Month
Packing a Healthy Meal
Toddler Nutrition

February 2011

Beans, Peas and Lentils
Exercise   
Food Safety   
Pyramid Basics  
Infant Nutrition  

January 2011

Eating "Green" as a Family
Feeding Guide for the First Year
What You Need to Know About Foodborne Illness
Common Questions About Kids and Food
Turkey: After the Holidays
How the Food Guide Pyramid has Been Adapted for Young Children 2 to 6 Years of Age

December 2010

Flavorful Fruit
Quick Tips for Healthy Eating
Turkey-Broccoli Casserole
Turn Up the Heat with Exercise
Enjoy Moving
Menu Planning Principle #1
Holiday Links

November 2010

Focus on Fruits
Healthy Eating and Playing Sports
How Much is a Cup?
Pumpkin Pudding
Vary Your Vegetables
Help Your Children Eat Well

October 2010

Get on the Case!
Make Half Your Grains Whole
National Cholesterol Education Month
Sun Cards Activity
What Families Can Do Together
What is Physical Activity?

September 2010

Don't Fall into the Summertime Junk Food Trap
Food Allergies While on Vacation
Chick Pea Dip
Child's Play
Hydration is the Key to Staying Healthy in the Heat

August 2010

Cooking Skills Develop with Practice over Time
Fitting in "Fun" While Grocery Shopping and Cooking with Kids
Reading Food Labels
We Can! Reduce Fat and Added Sugar in Meals and Snacks
Smart Snacking

July 2010

Fun with Food
Tips for Involving Children in Food Preparation
Paradise Freeze
Guidelines for Prevention of Heat Related Illness in Schools
Stop Mealtime Power Struggles

June 2010

What Do I Need to Play Outdoors?
Helping Kids Know They Have Had Enough
Cooking with Children & Chicken Tenders Recipe
Do Your Kids Eat All Day Long?
Four Tips for Healthy Eating

April 2010

March 2010

How BIG is Illinois?
Mofongo (smashed plantains)
More News About Childhood Obesity
Rethink your drink
Role Modeling - Set a Good Example
Type 1 Diabetes and Snacks

February 2010

After School Snacks
Developing Healthy Eating Habits - Feeding Relationship
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Prevention of Overweight & Obesity in Infants and Toddlers
Starting your Child on an Exercise Program

Eating Well

Prepare for an Emergency and Your Food Kit
Holiday Goals: Adding Variety to my Family Meals
Healthy Breakfasts on the Run Can be Done!
15 Healthy Foods to Pack in a School Lunch
Talking to your child's Doctor or Nurse
Making Better Choices at Fast Food Restaurants
How to Help your Child
Helping Your Child Keep a Healthy Weight
Overcoming childhood obesity
Breakfast Basics

Healthy Cooking

Pork Guisado
Oven Baked Carrot Fries
Taco Popcorn
Parmesan Asparagus Spears
Apple Crisp
Granola Pancakes with Fruit Sauce
Pineapple Pops
Mom's Meat Loaf
Whole Wheat Pizza
Shake-It-Up Chicken Nuggets

Keeping Fit

How Much Water Do We Need
Encourage Daily Physical Activity
Physical Fitness for Preschool-Age Children
Ways to Stay Fit Outside of Team Sports
Grow a Family Garden
10 Ways to Exercise as a Family
Exercise Without Diet Not Enough To Prevent Childhood Obesity
Tips for Raising Heart-Healthy, Active Children
Cabin Fever? Tips to keep your kids active this winter
Outdoor Winter Activities

From the Nurse's Desk

Prevent Iron Deficiency in Infants and Toddlers
Type 2 Diabetes in Kids & Teens
Diabetes: the New Epidemic
Decreasing Childhood Obesity Begins at Home
Measuring Up
The Need for Sleep
A Weighty Problem
Feeding your 1 to 3 month old
Keep Your Youngsters On The Go
Fast Food and Kids