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Eat Right Montana Coalition
Barbara Wheeler, Treasurer
P. O. Box 5155, Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: (406) 994-6348
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2009

January 2009: Resolutions for Healthy Families in a Healthy Montana

2008

December 2008: Made Healthy in Montana: Tasty Food Gifts from Big Sky Country

November 2008: Holidays with Diabetes: Maximizing Enjoyment, Minimizing Stress

October 2008: Montana Schools Celebrate Gold Medal Performances

September 2008: Back-to-Basics for Smart Nutrition and Fitness

August 2008: Back-to-School: Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Succeed

July 2008: Summer Hikes for Lots of Fun (and Serious Fitness Too)

June 2008: Why Real Men Drink More Milk

May 2008: Happy, Healthy Days for Montana Mothers

April 2008: Balanced Evening Meals for Happy, Healthy Families

March 2008: Go Lean and Green for National Nutrition Month

February 2008: Breakfast Makeover Offers Major Benefits

January 2008: Live Better in 2008: Eat Smart, Play Hard, Rest Well

2007

December: 2007: Enjoy Holiday Fitness Fun and Tasty Holiday Nutrition

November: 2007: Learning About Traditional Games and Foods

            Traditional Foods Recipes

October: 2007: Support Smart Nutrition and Fitness at School

September: 2007: Five Fun Ways to Fall into Fitness

August: 2007: Five Fun Ways to Actively Support Local Agriculture

July: 2007: Five Easy Ways to Help Children Enjoy Nature and Pack a Perfect Outdoor Picnic

June: 2007: Healthy Summer Fun for Happy Kids

May: 2007: Moving Away From Diets

Card Instructions for Screen Free Tips and Conversation Starters

Screen Free Tips
  Screen-Free Ideas ERM-1
  Screen-Free Ideas ERM-2
  Screen-Free Ideas ERM-3
  Screen-Free Ideas ERM-4

Conversation Starters Younger Children (1 through 4)
  Conversation Cards Younger 1
  Conversation Cards Younger 2
  Conversation Cards Younger 3
  Conversation Cards Younger 4

Conversation Starters Older Children (Older than 4)
  Conversation Cards Older 1
  Conversation Cards Older 2
  Conversation Cards Older 3
  Conversation Cards Older 4

February: 2007: Five Ways to Enjoy Fitness and Key Nutrients

January: 2007: Eating Together and Playing Together

2006

December: 2006: Holiday Activity and Local Food Gift Ideas

November: 2006: Local Food Banks & Activity During Winter

October: 2006: Gathering Wild Food and Photography

September: 2006: Back to School and Hunting

August: 2006: Whole Grains and Activity With Kids

July: 2006: Hiking & Farmers Markets

June: 2006: Fishing & Eating Out

May: 2006: Cycling & Gardening 

April: 2006: Local Lean Meats & Walking Locally

March: 2006: Organic Foods & Staying Active 

January: 2006: Eat Local, Play Local, Live Healthy

2005

December 2005: Simple Steps for a Healthy Holiday Season