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The Weight of the Nation, Part 1: Consequences
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Jun 21, 2012
Tagged in: working out, whole grain, Weight of the Nation, vegetables, Tossed Salad, Spring Salad, SNAP, school food system, Red Rabbit, obesity epidemic, nutritional education, New York, More Energy, lose weight, hi-performing kids, Healthy Salad, healthy habit, healthy eating, Harlem, Green Salad, Fun Activities, Food Fight, Encouraging Healthy Choices
Red Rabbit’s office has been buzzing with discussion over HBO’s most recent documentary concerning America’s obesity epidemic, The Weight of the Nation. This four part documentary series, in association with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) & the National Institutes of Health (NIH), provides devastating personal stories, alarming health statistics and a look at the overall health of our country. Here is just an overview of Part One of this outstanding series, which focuses on consequences of the obesity epidemic. -
Don't turn to the sweets - but to the sweat...
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Feb 20, 2012
Tagged in: working out, Winter Blues, reduce stress, Red Rabbit, obstacle course, Notes from the Patch, New York, Mrs Obama Let's Move, Local, Harlem, Fun Activities, Family Time
There is no question that winter has officially arrived in New York! As we bundle ourselves and our children for the cold, windy weather and minimize our time outdoors for running to the subway, bus, or catching a cab, it’s a good reminder that we also are limiting the time we spend doing physical activities.I know, we hear it often....physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with eating healthy, whole foods, physical activity can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer and stroke, which are the three leading causes of death in the United States. Physical activity also helps control weight, builds lean muscle, reduces fat, promotes strong bone, muscle and joint development and decreases the risk of obesity.
When it comes to children and physical activity—they need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day to grow up to a healthy weight, though it doesn’t need to be all at one time. Living in New York apartments in the middle of winter often makes this a challenge. So, it’s time to get creative!
Here are a few fun, physical activities to get your children off the couch and using their natural youthful energy.
● Snow, Snow, Snow!