by Slamdot Hostmaster | Oct 28, 2022 | Newsletters
by Shannon Rainey Do you have a hard time getting your child to eat their veggies? Well, you are not alone. On a recent study, it was found that only 1 in 5 children eat vegetables daily. You likely know that vegetables are important to your child(ren)’s overall...
by KnoxvilleHeadStartBlog | Mar 2, 2021 | Newsletters
Snacking has gotten a bad rap lately. So, bags of chips, candy, cookies, and processed snacks may play a part in the nation’s childhood obesity problem, but keep in mind that snacking is not bad. Preschool aged children need two snacks a day to fuel their bodies...
by KnoxvilleHeadStartBlog | Jan 29, 2021 | Newsletters
After reading the title, you may be wondering, “what does having a nutrient-dense diet even mean?” Nutrient-dense foods provide vitamins, minerals and other substances that may have positive health effects with relatively few calories. To put it simply, nutrient-dense...
by KnoxvilleHeadStartBlog | Dec 8, 2020 | Newsletters
This time of year brings a lot of joy, but it can also bring some negative emotions as well such as: stress, anxiety, and sadness. Those negative emotions may be strengthened this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to take some time to focus on...
by KnoxvilleHeadStartBlog | Dec 7, 2020 | Newsletters
At Head Start, we believe that life-long health begins in early childhood and that good nutrition is a major part of your child(ren)’s physical and mental health. That’s why we do many of the things we do at Head Start, like: · Provide balanced, nutritious...
by SRainey | Jul 1, 2020 | Newsletters
July 2020 Nutrition Newsletter Summer is the perfect time to keep your child(ren) active by having some fun in the sun. Being active is essential for developing children’s motor skills, and it also helps set the stage for a more active lifestyle later in their...
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