The vast majority of Americans work for companies with fewer than 100 employees.
Can a small business support workplace wellness? Absolutely! In fact, in some ways it is easier to create a healthy workplace in a small company than in a large corporation.
Limited resources, especially in small companies, can prevent an employer from setting up a […]
People spend almost 2,000 hours on the job each year. For many, work is literally a “home away from home.”
Given the time we spend behind the desk, the steering wheel or out in the field, the food and activity choices we make on the job can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. […]
When kids receive the same messages about healthy eating at school and at home, they learn that nutrition is important. Plan now to promote healthy eating by
* making sure your kids take healthy snacks and lunches to school;
* helping your school set an example by selling healthy food;
* using fundraising activities, school celebrations, and non-food […]
Think about it. Not only do your kids spend about 1,150 hours a year at school, but childhood is the best time to make healthy choices a habit.
It only makes sense, then, to involve everyone in the school community (students, teachers, parents, and community members) in promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health.
This article […]
Between kindergarten and Grade 12, children and teenagers enjoy literally thousands of lunches and snacks at school.
Packing a variety of healthy foods will help make sure your child gets all of the nutrients he or she needs. In addition, healthy eating fuels brain development and learning.
This article offers you information about:
* Planning healthy eating.
* Ways […]
Kids can get confused when adults say one thing and do another. And it’s even more confusing when parents, teachers and other adults say and do different things.
This article offers you ways to model healthy living for your children and students. The article:
* Explains why consistent modelling or demonstrating healthy behaviour is important.
* Lists […]
Do you rarely get the chance to sit down for a meal or snack? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, more than half of Americans report that they eat in a hurry because of a busy schedule. Many of us even resort to what is known as “dashboard dining” (or eating in the car) […]
Protect your food’s safety, quality, and nutritional value. Taking the time to safely store food helps prevent illnesses you can get from food. Storage also affects the quality of food. Let’s face it: no one enjoys eating a soft and wiggly stick of celery that has sat too long in the fridge! Finally, improper storage […]
Do you want to make healthy food choices but struggle to actually make healthy eating happen? If so, you’re not alone. Almost 90% of us believe that healthy eating is very important. But almost half of us also say that it is often hard to eat in a healthy way.
Taking a few minutes each week […]
Young people change amazingly between the ages of six and 18. During this time, as they’re building the bone mass they will carry into adulthood, many school-aged children grow at astounding rates. Healthy eating is essential to fuel this rapid growth and development
This article explains how young people’s nutritional needs are different from those of […]