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5-2-1-0, a unified countdown to healthy living

WebHere is the behind-the-scenes story. 5-2-1-0 is a simple slogan created by our colleagues at Let’s Go! in Maine to help parents, educators, childcare providers, youth …

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It’s Every Kid Healthy Week! Jump IN for Healthy Kids

WebLaunched by Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) in 2013, Every Kid Healthy Week is an annual observance on the calendar of National Health Observances that …

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Teach healthy habits in early childhood: easy as ABC…

WebOffer at least one fruit and/or vegetable at every meal and snack. Make at least half their grains whole grains by serving 100% whole-grain cereals, breads, and …

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How Your Local Health Department Helps Keep You Safe and …

WebThe health department is working hard to change how we look at not only health, but the health department as well. Changing the scope on how public health is …

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How does nutrition affect student achievement in school

WebA mountain of research suggests that healthy nutrition radically improves children’s cognitive function and measurable academic achievement. We know that: …

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Health-themed days to celebrate wellness

WebChoose a handful of national holidays to showcase your wellness efforts and reinforce healthy habits. Every day is a good day to make healthy choices like eating …

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The Abecedarian Project: high quality early childhood education …

WebA great deal of research supports the idea that high quality early childhood education experiences are good for young children’s development. There are myriad …

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Jump IN for Healthy Kids

WebPosted on July 27, 2023 by Jump IN for Healthy Kids. In our busy lives, it can be easy to forget to spend time taking care of ourselves. There are many great benefits of self-care …

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The Built Environment and Health Jump IN for Healthy Kids

WebCentral Indiana has many wonderful qualities, but a year ago, our investment in the city’s built environment was looking bleak.. That has started changing, and …

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Starting out on the fast track: Warren schools take big steps …

WebSuperintendent Dr. Timothy Hanson of MSD of Warren Township is on a mission to improve the health and well being of the students, staff, and community. As …

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7 More Resources for Physical Activity in Child Care

WebCATCH Early Childhood is designed to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to classroom-based gardening and nutrition, and encourage …

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School recess is critical to student learning and good health

WebHealth. Moves. Minds: As part of the Healthy Schools Action Team, Jump IN assisted last week in putting on Health. Moves. Minds., a superintendents symposium to …

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Why talk about “workplace wellness” when talking about …

WebPoor health is costly. The Indiana State Department of Health states that preventable illness makes up 90% of all health care costs. The community pays the cost …

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Busy Schedules, Eating Out, and the Impact on Health

WebWhat about drinks? Often fast food meals come with a soft drink choice, most of them sugar-filled. Rethink your drink is a program aimed at reducing the serving and …

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The Built Environment, Infrastructure, and Health by Design

WebHealth by Design works to look at the built environment through a public health lens to help ensure that Indiana communities have neighborhoods, public spaces, …

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Community Engagement: Expand Employee Wellness into Your …

WebLook beyond your work site into the community where your company and its workers live. Employees who feel connected to their community are healthier, happier, …

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Be active all summer: physical activity ideas for kids

WebActive play is physical activity, too, so have fun with these physical activity ideas for kids and families: Go on a group bike ride. Play games like Freeze Tag and …

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4 Assessment tools to identify workplace wellness priorities

WebAssessment questionnaires are completed through a combination of online, telephone, email, and in-person meetings, depending on the level of recognition you wish …

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