Producers of junk food continue to target children in their food ads. Although ads aimed at children for cereals with more than 13 grams of sugar are no longer allowed, cartoon characters on cereal boxes continue to be used as a way to direct ads of cereals high in sugar towards children. ...
Read MoreThis letter urges California legislators to keep the $20 million revenues generated by parks in the State Park and Recreation Fund (SPRF), rather than reallocating these funds to be used for other purposes. ...
Read MoreA group of children The Healthy Zone School Recognition program reaches children of all backgrounds in the Dallas area, including this group of Latino children, who are enjoying a physical activity session at a Healthy Zone School event./SALUDcontent/Healthy Zone ...
Read MoreTwo young boys participate in an outdoor game which requires some extra teamwork. Children like these boys should be getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. /SALUDcontent/healthy zone pic ...
Read MoreEvery year San Antonio Sports reaches 170,000 children through the various programs they offer. Visit the Kids Programs page and learn more about the various events organized by San Antonio Sports and their ...
Read MoreResearchers in the Netherlands had 8- to 10-year-olds play either a game that featured a popular brand of candy, or one that featured fruit. Results found that those who played food games were more likely to eat candy, compared to those who did not play food ...
Read MoreBikeTexas had the opportunity to participate in KidsFest 2007. This event focuses on the five areas of America’s Promise which are: (1) ongoing relationships with caring adults – parents, mentors, tutors, or coaches; (2) safe places with structured activities during non-school hours; (3) healthy start and future; (4) marketable skills through effective education; and (5) opportunities to give back through community services. At this event representatives from BikeTexas were able to distribute information on Safe Routes to School to parents. Over 12,000 students were reached at this event and information was distributed to 500 individuals within the first hour. ...
Read MoreState Rep. Linda Harper-Brown (R-Irving) and Sen. Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) filed a “Complete Streets” bill which would require the Texas Department of Transportation to “recognize that bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes are integral elements of the transportation system,” and develop safer streets for people to walk, bike or ...
Read MoreLearn about the mind, exercise, nutrition, do it! program (MEND), an evidence based program for kids ages 7-13 which has been used in some of the nation's leading physical activity intervention studies for children. Over 30,000 people from five different countries have participated in a MEND ...
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