Why do I need to drink milk? What is calcium?
Your children will learn the answers to questions like that and more when they visit
the Boston Children's Musuem.
"Kid Power" is one of the current exhibits they have for kids and parents to learn
about healthy fuel for the body and why it is important. A fun learning time for the whole family.
Check out the Boston Children's Museum for information to plan your visit.
http://www.bostonkids.org/exhibits/kid_power.html
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Children's Fuel
Kim Raubenheimer - Saturday, June 20, 2009
Boston Health & Fitness Expo at the Hynes
Kim Raubenheimer - Thursday, June 18, 2009
Come check out the Boston Health & Fitness Expo at the Hynes Convention Center.
June 27th, saturday and June 28th sunday.
http://www.bostonhealthexpo.com/
Fun activities, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, sport celebrities, health screenings and more.....visit the URL for directions and schedule for the various events.
June 27th, saturday and June 28th sunday.
http://www.bostonhealthexpo.com/
Fun activities, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, sport celebrities, health screenings and more.....visit the URL for directions and schedule for the various events.
Want to learn more about nutrition...starting June 11th Thursday
Kim Raubenheimer - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
If you missed out, this class will also be offered in the Fall as well. I will keep you posted in advance of registration for Fall.
Come take a 5 week basic nutrition class with Kim at MIT in the MIT Adult Fitness Programs.
The class is now open to non-fitness MIT fitness center members as well.
Thursday night, 6.30 - 7.45pm
Starts June 11th - July 9th.
Held at the Heinze, W59 building.
Contact or visit the The Alumni Pool and Wang Fitness Center (617.253.2005)
or The Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (617.452.3690).
Visit either center's main desk to register.
www.mitrecsports.com
Come take a 5 week basic nutrition class with Kim at MIT in the MIT Adult Fitness Programs.
The class is now open to non-fitness MIT fitness center members as well.
Thursday night, 6.30 - 7.45pm
Starts June 11th - July 9th.
Held at the Heinze, W59 building.
Contact or visit the The Alumni Pool and Wang Fitness Center (617.253.2005)
or The Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (617.452.3690).
Visit either center's main desk to register.
www.mitrecsports.com
Menu labeling
Kim Raubenheimer - Thursday, May 14, 2009
Life is busy and often times eating on the run and eating out is the norm.
We are facing a national obesity epidemic, not only with adults but with children as well.
According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11
more than doubled in the past 20 years, going from 6.5% in 1980 to 17.0% in 2006.
The rate among adolescents aged 12 to 19 more than tripled, increasing
from 5% to 17.6%.
According to a state report, more than half of the Massachusetts adult population is
overweight or considered obese.
Individuals spent $75 billion in 2003 dollars on healthcare because of obesity.
$21 billion of that was financed by Medicaid, the state-administered health insurance
program for low-income Americans. Medicaid spending by the states on healthcare
related to obesity ranged from $23 million in Wyoming to $3.5 billion in New York.
Today, Massachusetts Public Health Council approved rules requiring fast-food
chains to list the calorie counts of their food on their menus or menu boards.
The new rule will take effect in November 2010. Hopefully this will help people
to make better-informed choices with the food they eat.
The measure adopted today is part of Mass In Motion, a wide-ranging
statewide initiative to promote a range of wellness activities for Massachusetts
residents, businesses and communities. Last month, the Public Health Council
also passed regulations allowing for Body Mass Index measurements for all
school children in Massachusetts.
What do the restaurants think? Restaurants like Dunkin Donuts, which are 100%
franchised owned, are concerned the menu labeling measures could potentially put
some small business owners out of business, due to the cost and logistics involved
in implementing the labeling through out franchises. Dunkin Donuts publishes the
menu nutrition information on their website.
What are your thoughts on menu labeling?
Do you think providing calorie and nutrient information on restaurant menus and
menu boards will influence consumers' food choices?
I would like to see your thoughts and opinions.
We are facing a national obesity epidemic, not only with adults but with children as well.
According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11
more than doubled in the past 20 years, going from 6.5% in 1980 to 17.0% in 2006.
The rate among adolescents aged 12 to 19 more than tripled, increasing
from 5% to 17.6%.
According to a state report, more than half of the Massachusetts adult population is
overweight or considered obese.
Individuals spent $75 billion in 2003 dollars on healthcare because of obesity.
$21 billion of that was financed by Medicaid, the state-administered health insurance
program for low-income Americans. Medicaid spending by the states on healthcare
related to obesity ranged from $23 million in Wyoming to $3.5 billion in New York.
Today, Massachusetts Public Health Council approved rules requiring fast-food
chains to list the calorie counts of their food on their menus or menu boards.
The new rule will take effect in November 2010. Hopefully this will help people
to make better-informed choices with the food they eat.
The measure adopted today is part of Mass In Motion, a wide-ranging
statewide initiative to promote a range of wellness activities for Massachusetts
residents, businesses and communities. Last month, the Public Health Council
also passed regulations allowing for Body Mass Index measurements for all
school children in Massachusetts.
What do the restaurants think? Restaurants like Dunkin Donuts, which are 100%
franchised owned, are concerned the menu labeling measures could potentially put
some small business owners out of business, due to the cost and logistics involved
in implementing the labeling through out franchises. Dunkin Donuts publishes the
menu nutrition information on their website.
What are your thoughts on menu labeling?
Do you think providing calorie and nutrient information on restaurant menus and
menu boards will influence consumers' food choices?
I would like to see your thoughts and opinions.
Pick-your-own
Kim Raubenheimer - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Where do fruits and vegetables such as; lettuce, apples, strawberries and corn come from?
The store. (the answer from a pre-schooler)
Bringing kids to your local farm to pick their own fruits and vegetables helps them learn the different types of produce and understand how they are grown.
It is also a great time to get outside and spend time with your family and friends buying fresh produce from your local farmers.
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, and flowers and more can be picked at a number of local farms.
A couple great websites to visit to find out where to go and when is best for harvesting.
Best to call ahead.
http://www.pickyourown.org/massbluerasp.htm
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/pick-your-own.htm
The store. (the answer from a pre-schooler)
Bringing kids to your local farm to pick their own fruits and vegetables helps them learn the different types of produce and understand how they are grown.
It is also a great time to get outside and spend time with your family and friends buying fresh produce from your local farmers.
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, and flowers and more can be picked at a number of local farms.
A couple great websites to visit to find out where to go and when is best for harvesting.
Best to call ahead.
http://www.pickyourown.org/massbluerasp.htm
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/pick-your-own.htm