Newsletters

Set the Table for Healthy Eating Habits; Cooking Activity - Frozen Banana Nibbles; Physical Activity - Springtime Scavenger Hunt; Say This, Not That!; Program Opportunities

Brush Up on Dental Health: February is National Children's Dental Health Month; Nutrition Activity - Apple Decay Demonstration; Physical Activity - Hot Potato; Cooking Activity - Yogurt Granola Crunch; Program Opportunities

Parents' Feeding Style May Affect Kids' Obesity;Gardening Activity - Wheat Grass Buddies; Physical Activity - Tumble and Rumble; What's Cooking with Let's Eat Healthy!; Program Opportunities

MyPlate's new Health and Nutrition Information for Preschoolers; Cooking Activity - Squishy Squashy Eggs; What's Cooking with Let's Eat Healthy!; Getting Creative in the Kitchen; Program Opportunities

Unhealthy Snacking Habits Begin Early; Nutrition and Gardening Activity - Green House Salad; Physical Activity - Indoor Obstacle Course; Program Opportunities

Welcome Back Teacher!; From MyPyramid to MyPlate; Nutrition Activity - Let's Take a Taste...Beans!; Cooking Activity - Confetti Bean Salad; Progrma Updates and Sharing

Soap or Sanitizer?, Nutrition Activity - Edible Flower Garden, Physical Activity - Animal Yogacise, Fellow Teachers Making a Difference - Share Your Story, Updates and Sharing, Program Opportunities

Family Routines Prevent Childhood Obesity, Updates and Sharing, Nutrition Activity - Spinach Surprise, Nutrition Activity - Strawberry Spinach Salad, Program Opportunities, Newsletter Evaluation

Here's Why Mom Said, "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables"; Powerhouse Word Search; Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits; Program Opportunities

Caffeine - It's Not Just in Coffee Anymore; Physical Activity - MyPlate Ball Toss; Kids and Sleep; Program Opportunities

Promoting a Healthy School Environment; Physical Activity - Choose Your Move;Make the Switch to Fat-free or Low-fat Milk; Program Opportunities

USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines Message Center; Nutrition Activity - Sugar Sleuths; Kids and Sugar Sweetened Beverages; Recipe - Citrus Cucumber Infused Water; Program Opportunities

New Reporting Forms; Did You Know? Kids and Nutrition Facts; Nutrition Activity - Whoa!! That's a Lot of Sugar!; Physical Activity - Tidel Wave; Portions are Increasing - Whate the Big Deal?; Program Opportunities

MyPlate - Helping Us Eat Healthier; Physical Activity - Classroom Stretches; Gardening-Space Invaders; After School Snacking - Keep It Safe; Program Opportunities

Weight Stigma and Kids, Nutrition Activity - Steps to a Healthier Me, Updates and Sharing, Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies, Recipe - Chopped Rainbow Salad,
Program Opportunities

Coming Soon: Healthier School Lunches, Physical Fitness Activity - MyPyramid Moves, Updates and Sharing, I'm Thirsty - What to Choose, Program Opportunities, Newsletter Evaluation

Positive Approach to Healthy Eating; Healthy Foods to Grab and Go; Recipe - Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes

Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck; Recipe - White Bean Soup with Kale and Chorizo

Make the Switch: Milk is a nutritious drink for the whole family.; Make Milk a Part of Your Day; Recipe - Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Drink Water Instead of Sugary Drinks; But I Only Drink One Soda A Day; Recipe - Citrus Cucumber Infused Water

Start the Day Off Right; Breakfast Helps Your Family; Recipe - Oat Applesauce Muffins

Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less; What Are Calories?; Skillet Meal

Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables; Recipe - Fruit and Veggie Kabobs

Make MyPlate Your Plate, Tips to a Great Plate, Recipe - Summer Slaw

Take Action for a Healthier You, Did You Know?, Sodium - What's the Limit and Why, Recipe - Chilaquiles Casserole

Safe Outdoor Eating; Packing and Transporting Safely; Arriving at the Picnic Site; Serving Food Safely

Leafy Greens Top Source of Food Poisoning in United States...What Can You Do?; Step 1: Check; Step 2: Clean; Step 3: Separate; Step 4: Cook; Step 5: Chill; Step 6: Throw Away

Peanut Butter Recalls; How Does Salmonella Get into Peanut Butter?; Is There a Way to Destroy the Bacteria?; Reducing the Risk

Halloween Food Safety; Simple Steps to a Fun and Safe Halloween; Halloween Party Tips; "Bobbing for Apples"

Keeping Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Safe to Eat; Shopping; Storing; Preparing

Make It Quick...Keep It Safe; 1. Read and Follow Package Cooking Instructions; 2. Know When to Use a Microwave or Conventional Oven; 3. Know Your Microwave Wattage Before Microwaving Food; 4. Always Use a Food Thermometer to Ensure a Safe Internal Temperature.

Milk - Raw or Pasteurized; What is Pasteurized Milk?; Raw Milk - Is it Safe?; Raw Milk and Pasteurization: Debunking Milk Myths

The Germiest Room in the House; Sponges - How Clean Are They?; Why Are Sponges So Dirty?; What To Do; Sinks

Sprouts - Are They Worth the Risk?; A Sprouted Seed is a Perfect Vehicle for Pathogens; Sprouts Have Caused Many Outbreaks of Illness; It is Difficult to Grow "Safe" Sprouts; Sprouts Can Make Even You and Healthy People Ill; It Can Be hard for Those Who Become Ill to Remember Having Eaten Sprouts; Sprouts Can Make Even You and Healthy People Ill

Keeping Lunches Safe, Safe Lunches Start in the Kitchen, Dining at Your Desk, Tips to a Safer Lunch

Food Safety Outdoors, Perils at the Picnic (Fun Food Safety Lesson), Problems at the Picnic

Food Safety Modernization Act, Summary of the Food Safety Law, You Have a Role in Making Food Safe

Dishware Containing Lead for Decorative Use Only, What is Lead?, Why is Lead Used in Ceramicware?, How Does Lead Get Into the Body?, Check Your Dishware