Tag Archives: Childhood Obesity
5 Ways To Make Sure Your Kids Eat Healthy At School
Earth Fare’s Itty Bitty Bites Kids’ Healthy Meal What’s on your kid’s school lunch menu this week? Probably not the freshest, healthiest options! And, if your kid is like most every other kid, then pizza or chicken nuggets trumps any … Continue reading
Is the School Cafeteria Worse Than a Fast Food Restaurant?
Last week, Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) introduced the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (formerly known as the Child Nutrition Act), which proposes a $4.5 billion increase over the next 10 years for school lunches and other nutrition programs. This … Continue reading
Itty Bitty Bites are Here to Eliminate Childhood Obesity
Today, Earth Fare launched its Itty Bitty Bites™ program, which aims to eliminate childhood obesity in the communities it serves. That’s right. Earth Fare is doing its part to respond to the urgent public health crisis. Itty Bitty Bites™ is a fun, educational … Continue reading
Is Food Marketing to Children Harmful?
Ever notice how many food commercials play during Saturday morning cartoons? Generally, these commercials promote the latest packaged snack cake, chip, sugary cereal, or sugary beverage. Come on, when was the last time there was a commercial with dancing fruits … Continue reading
Childhood Obesity: Know How Bad It Is?
We know obesity is at an all-time high for American adults, but how are children faring? Unfortunately, the news is not much better for them. 1 out of 3 children are overweight or obese. Today’s children may be the first generation of … Continue reading
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Earth Fare’s Commitment to Eliminate Childhood Obesity
Today, Michelle Obama unveiled her new nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity, “Let’s Move.” As a leading purveyor of healthy, natural and organic foods, Earth Fare also recognizes the gravity of the childhood obesity epidemic. With about 33% of America’s … Continue reading
