Spring
2008 Issue
Free Handout: Are you a BBB (best bone builder)?
Fun Ways to be a Fit Family
Recipe: Honey Mustard Salmon
Connie's Garden
News in Brief:
Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ for Educators
CFAITC Releases 2008 Teacher's Guide
Advice to Teen Girls: Put down that magazine!
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Winter
2008 Issue
Fruit
& Veggie Fun for Preschoolers
Digging up Nutritional Roots (history, not vegetables)
Quick Question: Sports Drinks
News in Brief:
Ongoing Research: The Beginnings Study
New Report: Overweight and Obesity in America’s Children
Apples score high in antioxidant content
Rave Review for "Brocc & Roll"
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November
2007 Issue
A Pinch of Plastic in Your Food?
Healthy Holiday Shopping from 24 Carrot Press
The Basics: Zinc
RECIPE: Pumpkin-Apple Muffins
NEWS IN BRIEF:
PBS Parents Features Connie as the October
Expert
New Pyramid for Moms
Research: Children Eat More Fruit and Vegetables after Food Preparation
Activities
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August
2007 Issue
RECIPE: Liakos Family
Greek Garden Salad
The Basics: Potassium
Part of the Problem OR Part of the Solution?
Updates from 24 Carrot Press
NEWS IN BRIEF
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Debuts New Nutrition Exhibit
Promoting Good Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child-Care Settings
Should Kids Be Warned About the Dangers of Obesity?
Recommended: PBS Kids" Don't Buy It: Get Media Smart"
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April
2007 Issue
Free Kids Cooking
Handout
The Basics: Iron
Part of the Problem OR Part of the Solution?
Updates from 24 Carrot Press
NEWS IN BRIEF
Simple Question convinces kids to
eat more fruit
"More Matters" replaces "5 a day"
Research on portion size and mealtime calories
Recommended: Team Nutrition E-Newsletter
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January
2007 Issue
The Basics: Vitamin
D
Part of the Problem OR Part of the Solution?
Connie on Kaboose
NEWS IN BRIEF
Treasure hunt with the Munch Crunch Bunch
Report on Online Food Advertising Targeting Children
More on Children's Advertising
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October
2006 Issue
Part of the Problem
OR Part of the Solution?
Cast a Healthy Halloween Spell!
RECIPE: Pumpkin Softies
CONNIE'S NEW BOOK is "Good for You!"
NEWS IN BRIEF
Resources from the Washington State
Dairy Council
Eat Smart. Play Hard.™
Recommended Site: Kaboose.com
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July
2006 Issue
25 Ways to Use Nutrient-boosting
ingredients
FOR KIDS ONLY: Make a Fruit Pizza!
Read Connie's interview with the Diet Channel
NEWS IN BRIEF
Athletic Teens make better food choices
Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge
Recommended Site: Your Gross & Cool Body
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May
2006 Issue
Ask Connie: Should I buy organic
food for my family?
FOR KIDS ONLY:Think outside the store!
RECIPE: Creamy Pasta with Veggies
How to Teach Nutrition to Kids, 3rd edition (©2006)
NEWS IN BRIEF
Produce for kids Campaign
Recommended Resource: Recess before Lunch
Future of Children Journal
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March
2006 Issue
Fear of Fish? Guidelines
for maximizing nutrition, minimizing risk
RECIPE: Navy Bean Chowder
NEWS IN BRIEF
On being healthy — What do girls think?
Body Image Poster for teens
National Dairy Council releases new food models
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December
2005 Issue
BREASTFEEDING BASICS:
— Seven Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
— Benefits for Both Baby and Mom!
Updates From Connie
RECIPE: Sweet Granny Potatoes
NEWS IN BRIEF
Food Marketing Aimed at Kids Influences
Poor Nutritional Choices
School District Develops "Virtual Cafeteria"
Do More, Watch Less
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August
2005 Issue
"Five Peas" now a free
handout
Ask Connie: Nutrient Needs for active teen boys
Just for Kids: Set a S.N.A.C.K. Goal (free download)
RECIPE: Salubre Layered Mexican Dip
RECOMMENDED SITES:
Sesame Workshop - Healthy Habits For Life
We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition
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May/June
2005 Issue
Garden Variety Learning
MyPyramid Makes its Debut
Just for Kids: Veggie Plant Parts (free download)
RECIPE: Stir-Fry Your Way!
NEWS IN BRIEF:
IOM report on recommendations for WIC
food package
Linking Education, Activity and Food (LEAF) Report Available
Recommended Site: kidsgardening.com
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February/
March 2005 Issue
Just for Kids: Fruity Fun Sheet
RECIPE: Whole Grain Banana Muffins
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Local School Wellness Resources
School Nutrition Environment
Eating vegetables related to healthy body weight in children
Resource for Feeding Infants
Recommended Site: 5 A Day kids page
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December
2004 Issue
Connie's Holiday Blog
Hunger has no Season
RECIPE: “Multiple Choice” Soup
NEWS IN BRIEF:
More
good news about the family meal
HealthierUS School Challenge
Recommended Site: http://www.verbnow.com
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October
2004 Issue
ADOLESCENT QUICK FACTS
TEEN FOCUS: Small Group Activities
RECIPE: Acorn Squash Cookies
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Overweight adolescents less able to compensate for
extra calories in fast food meals
Many adolescents remain overweight into adulthood
IOM Report: Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance
Recommended Site: Your Energy Wake-Up Call
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July/August
2004 Issue
Five “Peas” for Raising a Veggie-Loving Child
Pyramid Where you Live
RECIPE: Polenta Stuffed Peppers
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Public Comments wanted on new Food Guide
Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Recommended Website: CDC Youth Health
Nutritionforkids.com
Updates
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April/May
2004 Issue
10 Fun Things-to-do this Spring
FOR KIDS ONLY: Nightmare on Veggie Street
RECIPE: Shrimp-Feta Pasta Salad
NEWS IN BRIEF:
School Garden Wizard
Fruit and Vegetables Galore
Report on Kids' Menus
Recommended Site: Oregon Dairy Council
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February/March
2004 Issue
NUTRITION SENSE: Striking a Balance
HOW MUCH TO EAT: Using a hunger scale with children
NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH®: Advice from kids
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Snowshoes shape up kids in Michigan's upper peninsula
Fast food fattens kids
The Role of Media in Childhood Obesity
Parents and Teachers Agree on Solutions to Childhood Obesity
Recommended Site: National Nutrition Month®
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December
2003 Issue
30 Ways you can Promote a Positive Nutrition Culture
FOR KIDS ONLY: Wintertime Food & Fitness (free download)
RECIPE: Cranberry Rice Pilaf
NEWS IN BRIEF:
School Foods Tool Kit
Vitamin D recommendations for breastfed infants
Recommended Site: CNRC at Baylor College of Medicine
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September/October
2003 Issue
10 Steps to a Healthy Weight (free handout!)
The School Cafeteria: School-based nutrition starts here!
2003 edition of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Healthy Kids Challenge Recipe Contest
Extra Hour For Extra Action
Food Guide Pyramid Makeover
RECOMMENDED Book: Pig and the Shrink
RECOMMENDED SITE: California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
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May
2003 Issue
Picnic
Packing for Springtime Sports
Plant a Pizza!
MOM'S CORNER: Some Thoughts on Adolescence
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Updated School Nutrition Position paper from ADA,
SNE, ASFSA
Portion Distortion Quiz
Hot off the Press: Healthy Foods from Healthy Soils
Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program in Schools
Recommended Site: Kidnetic.com
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March
2003 Issue
The Calcium/Body
Weight Connection
Portion (out of!) Control
RECIPE: Make-Your-Own Nachos
New Resources from 24 Carrot Press (just in time for National Nutrition
Month®)
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Kids and activity update
Recommended Site: Teen-Growth.com
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January
2003 Issue
Type
2 Diabetes in Children
MOMS & KIDS: Active an Hour a Day?
RECIPE: Rabbit Pancakes
READER FEEDBACK: Nutrition Theme Bags
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Preschoolers plant the seeds for a healthy diet
Twelve-year old girls drink more milk, less soda than older teens
CDC Updates Pediatric Growth Charts Web Site
Recommended Site: Smart-mouth.org
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October
2002 Issue
TEACHING TIP: Nutrition Theme Bags
FOR KIDS ONLY: Healthy Reading/9-12 year-olds
RECIPE: Fruity Baked Squash Rounds
READER FEEDBACK: Ideas for Indoor Fitness
NEWS IN BRIEF:
5 A Day Kids Recipe Contest
Breakfast for Teens
Eat Smart, Move More in North Carolina
Recommended Site: BreakFAST & Jump To It!
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July/August
2002 Issue
Action-filled Afternoons
FOR KIDS ONLY: Healthy Reading
RECIPE: So-Berry-Good Smoothies
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Does Vermont eat Veggies?
The 5-A-Day for Better Health Program
Recommended Site: BAM!
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April/May
2002 Issue:
ASK CONNIE: My Teen is "Vegging Out"
FOR KIDS ONLY: What's your body need?
RECIPE: Tuna Mandarin Roll-ups
NEWS IN BRIEF:
"Adult"
Diabetes in Kids
Recommended Site: Food Allergy Network
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February/March
2002 Issue:
GRAINS: The Whole Picture
ASK CONNIE: Sneaky Ways to Add Nutrients
FOR KIDS ONLY: Healthy Habits Puzzle
RECIPE: Blueberry Lemon Muffins
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Resources for Homeless Children
Dietary Supplement Resource
Teenshealth.org
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December
2001 issue:
ECLECTIC!
ASK CONNIE: Soda pop and obesity
WARNING SIGNS OF EATING DISORDERS, By Abigail H. Natenshon
RECIPE: Reindeer Faces
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Does
folic acid during pregnancy protect against childhood leukemia?
Surgeon General issues obesity guidelines for Americans
Neat Solutions: A great resource for nutrition educators
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October
2001 Issue:
Taking Care During Times of Stress
ASK CONNIE: The Juice Debate
RECIPE: Wormy Apples
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Safe Infant Feeding Guidelines
States Fighting School Junk Food Sales
Food Rules!
Youthealth.com
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July/August
2001 Issue:
Ironing out the "math gap" in teen girls
Spotlight on iron – am I getting enough?
RECIPE: Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa
How Active and Fit Are Teens?
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of becoming overweight?
Nutrition and Academic Achievement
Science for Kids
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March/April
2001 Issue
NUTRITION 101: Water
ASK CONNIE: Finger Foods for Toddlers
NEWS IN BRIEF:
More Kids are Overweight
"Kids First" in Rhode Island
Preschool Health Education Program
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January/February
2001 Issue
Cold Weather Fitness Fun!
NUTRITION 101: Minerals
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Dieting
moms influence young daughters
TV watching and kids' food habits
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November/December
2000 Issue
ASK CONNIE: Getting calcium into teen's diets
QUICK & HEALTHY: Ideas for cooking with kids
NUTRITION 101: Vitamins
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September/October
2000 Issue
NUTRITION
101: Fat
ASK CONNIE: 10 tips for promoting fit bodies
JAZZED UP BAG LUNCHES
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Healthy Kids Challenge Launches Site
Low fat diets and neurological development in young children
Caution when using BMI measures in children
UPDATES from 24 Carrot Press
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July/August
2000 Issue
Nutrition
101: Protein
ASK CONNIE: Tips
for Picky Eaters
NEWS
IN BRIEF:
Mom's nutrition knowledge = better nutrition for kids
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May/June
2000 Issue
Nutrition
101: Carbohydrates & Energy
ASK CONNIE: Can a toddler survive on air?
NEWS IN BRIEF:
Iron status in infancy: A lifetime of difference
Preschoolers are eating WHAT?
Elementary students need more time for nutrition education
New tools to produce healthy schools
MOM'S CORNER: Family Nutrition Rules
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March/April
2000 Issue
*At Least 5-A-Day!
*ASK CONNIE: When
should my baby start eating solid food?
*NEWS IN BRIEF:
Breakfast boosts entire day's nutrition
Can you predict your child's height?
Why super-sized portions may be super-sizing kids
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