The Healthy Head Start-ivore
A nutrition blog for Knoxville Head Start families and anyone else who eats.
NEAT: Ways to be Active Without Trying
Did you know? You can burn calories by doing simple tasks (that you probably already perform daily). That's NEAT! Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (or NEAT) is a complicated way of saying all the calories you burn when you’re not sleeping/resting, digesting,...
The Importance of Breakfast
We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is it really? Here's the truth about breakfast. Studies show that people who eat breakfast have a tendency to weigh less and eat a healthier diet throughout the day compared with those who skip...
Energy In/Energy Out
Did you know?Eating wholesome foods and getting enough physical activity are two of the best ways to ensure lifelong health for yourself and for your children. The foods we choose as fuel for our bodies (energy in) have a big impact on how energetic we feel and how...
Building Better Meals – Part 1
Part 1: Cooking Cooking meals from scratch is a great way to save money and eat more healthfully, compared to eating out. But cooking doesn’t always seem quick and easy. You have to find a recipe, make sure you have all the ingredients, cook the food, and then...
How Nutrition Helps Kids Learn
Children come into the world ready to learn. I know, as a parent, that I want to create a home environment my children can learn, grow, and thrive in, and nutrition is an important part of that environment. Good nutrition is necessary for brain growth and development,...
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Cooking meals at home can save you a LOT of money. It can cost up to 6 times more to eat out at a restaurant or use pre-packaged convenience meals than it does to create your own meals. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your food budget: Buy the...
Winning Over a Picky Eater
Picky eating is one of the most common food-related challenges for parents. Even babies who ate anything that was offered to them grew to be toddlers who refused almost everything. While it can be frustrating for both the parents and the picky eater, there is...
How to Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables (Part II)
In the last newsletter we looked at ways to help motivate children to eat more veggies, including setting a good example, getting kids involved with the preparation, and encouraging them to grow big and strong by eating more vegetables. Here are some more tips...
A Parent’s Guide to Healthy Weight (Part I)
The BMI Score And what it means for your child's health The health and well-being of your child is important to us at Head Start. As you know, we do a variety of health screenings, including height and weight. We then determine your child’s ratio of weight...
A Bedtime Routine for Better Sleep
Did you know that people who sleep better make better food choices and are healthier overall? Getting regular, restful sleep is crucial to health and a good quality of life. Having a comfortable bed, sleeping at regular hours, avoiding caffeine late in the...
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