Full Year 2012 - Nutrition
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
By: Jim Pivarnik, Ph.D., President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Science Board member
Having studied physical activity during pregnancy for over 25 years, I am amazed at how far we have progressed. When I began to research this area in the late 1980's, information was scarce, and recommendations were very conservative. This only makes sense, as "first do no harm" is even more important than normal when you are talking about protecting the maternal-fetal unit.
Fuel For Success: My Sports Plate
By: Allyson Felix, U.S. Track and Field Olympian & Member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
The new nutrition standards established by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act at the US Department of Agriculture represent an important step in America’s fight against childhood obesity and will help promote healthy eating habits for youth in our nation’s schools. These standards promote a balanced diet of additional fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean proteins, and whole grains, while eating less sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.
The Global Impact of Physical Inactivity
By: I-Min Lee, PCFSN Science Board Member
With the summer Olympic Games coming up, a group of 33 researchers from 16 countries worldwide felt this was a good opportunity to call the attention of the world to the public health problem of physical inactivity. Since physical activity has so many health benefits, it is concerning that only about one-third of the world’s population is physically active.
Let’s Move! to the Move It Movement Tour
By: Ali Kelley
Looking for ways to get your family moving? On June 10, Cartoon Network launched their national Move it Movement Tour, offering kids and families across the country an opportunity to try new activities and sports.
Healthy Eating on the Go: Across Campus, Across Town, Across Country!
By: Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, Council Member, PCFSN
As much as we all try, it's not always easy to make healthy eating choices each and every day, and today's busy schedules make it even more challenging! Since March is National Nutrition Month, I wanted to share some of my favorite tips to help make healthy eating easier -no matter where you are or where you're heading.
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