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 | Ene 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 | Dic 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 | Dic 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...
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