Child Care Centers Get Active by Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity Got Dirt? - a guide to planting It is never too early to teach children about the importance of physical activity and health… View »
Parent/Guardian Feedback on Fit-Tastic Fit-tastic Quotes from Washington Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids "My daughter has really become aware of what positive results can come from after schoo… View »
Community gardens provide fresh produce while building a sense of community and connection to the environment. Community gardens can be as diverse as the gardeners. Community gardens improve users’ h… View »
The Farm to School program enhances existing meal programs in Wood County schools by introducing fresh, nutritious, local, and sustainably grown food to students in elementary school, middle, and hig… View »
Restaurants Make it Easier to Order Healthy Meals Across Wood County, several restaurants are making it easier for customers to eat healthy, by labeling and promoting meals with the Smart Meal progra… View »
Early Successes -In Wood County, 19 new gardens have been created at childcare centers serving 1,800 children. The gardens support early learning about healthy eating and increasing consumption of fr… View »
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NPR, “How can you give a community better health?” 5/17/13
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