NUTRITION & HEALTHY LIVING TIPS
HEALTHY LIVING LINKS:
Live Healthy Iowa - Resources from Live Healthy Iowa to Help Your Family Have Fun, While Choosing a Healthier Lifestyle
10 Fun Neighborhood Fitness Activities:
Jump Rope
Dancing
Hiking
Yoga
Dog Walking
Hula Hoop
Trampoline
Frisbee
Skateboarding
Biking
7 Steps to a Healthy Heart:
Get Active
Control Cholesterol
Eat Better
Manage Blood Pressure
Lose Weight
Reduce Blood Sugar
Stop Smoking
Healthy Substitutions:
Brown rice instead of white rice
Whole wheat bread instead of white bread
Use nonfat or 1% dairy products
Use olive and canola oil for cooking instead of butter
Use herbs and spices instead of salt
Use low sodium canned goods
Iowa Department of Education Nutrition Programs
The Iowa Department of Education's mission for Nutrition Programs is to facilitate and promote quality USDA Child Nutrition Programs that will benefit the education, health, and well-being of the citizens of Iowa. You will find links to their programs at the Iowa Department of Education Nutrition Programs site.
Healthy Schools - Healthy Students Newsletter
A monthly newsletter that provides information on implementing nutrition and physical activity programs in schools, upcoming school wellness training opportunities, success stories, and ideas from Iowa schools working to promote healthy habits in their students and staff.
Find Summer Meals in Your Community
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Click here to view the fact sheet.
Nutritious meals are available for students during the school year. Breakfast is served from 7:50AM to 8:10AM. Lunch is served from 11:20AM to 12:45PM.
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