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May 2009 Issue For Kids Only: Find Your Food Style Veggies for Breakfast: Recipe and copy-ready handout Teaching Nutrition is as easy as A-B-C! News in Brief: Produce for Kids: Spring Campaign Recent Studies of Interest Recommended Site: Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist	February 2009 Issue Nutrition for Young Children Ten Tips for Healthy Snacking Recipe: Italian Bean Bruschetta Updates from 24 Carrot Press: News in Brief: Produce for Kids Classroom Contest Winners Recent Studies of Interest Recommended Site: FoodChamps.org
November 2008 Issue Year-end thoughts from Connie Music with a Food Messages Updates from 24 Carrot Press News in Brief: MyPyramid for Preschoolers Kellogg's Launches new L.A.U.N.C.H. Curricula Exposure the key to boosting fruits and veggies in schools	September 2008 Issue Free Bean Lesson Plan For Kids Only: Move It! Updates from 24 Carrot Press News in Brief: Play with Your Produce Healthy Challenge Dance for Health™ Every Body Eats resource materials
Spring 2008 Issue 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!	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"
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	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"
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	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
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	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
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	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
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	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
May/June 2005 Issue Garden Variety Learning MyPyramid Makes its Debut 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	February/ March 2005 Issue Fruity Fun Handout 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
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	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
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	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
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®	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
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	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
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	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
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!	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!
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	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
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	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