With Halloween only one day away, check out this article from the American Heart Association with ways to make this year's holiday a bit healthier! #NJHKI #healthykids #nutrition #childhoodnutrition #kidshealth #halloween heart.org/en/healthy-living/…
Tomorrow, October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. Pumpkins are high in fiber and a fall favorite. Check out this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe!
An inclusive Halloween means considering those impacted by food allergies and other conditions, like diabetes. The Teal Pumpkin Project by @FoodAllergy has great tips to keep everyone safe this holiday 🎃
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Craving some #outdoor activity before the winter weather is here? Check out NJ’s top 10 best rated #hiking trails! njhiking.com/top-10-hikes-nj…
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Tomorrow is National Apple Day! Celebrate with this nutrient-packed Apple Pie Smoothie #apple #healthykids #njhki #nutrition
NJHKI’s Dr. Peggy Policastro and and IFNH Ambassadors Hannah Briggs, Alyssa Guidetti, and Rachel Ho recently presented NJHKI research at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ FNCE 2023 in Denver, CO.
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This summer, NJHKI joined with New Brunswick Fit, a free Strength & Conditioning summer camp for local youth led by NB Police Captain Michael Bobadilla #. NJHKI student workers educated campers on topics like macronutrients and the benefits for sport and physical fitness!
Alessandra Sommer, NJHKI Intern and ASN Undergraduate Diversity Research Fellow featured in SEBS Newsroom’s Senior Story!! Link to the feature in our profile.
LAST CHANCE! Today is the final Giving Day! We hope you will consider supporting our initiative so we can continue working towards making NJ children the healthiest in the nation!
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To donate, click the link below:
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This summer, we collaborated w/ @FTPDSomersetNJ Recreation Department’s FranklinFit afterschool program to offer 30 Franklin Township middle school and high school students culinary nutrition lessons. Click below to learn more about this great program!
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NJHKI’s Dr. Peggy Policastro and Alison Brown and NJHKI Ambassador Jenny Campbell presented at @eatrightFNCE 2022 about the Healthy Helpers virtual culinary literacy program. It was one of the highest-rated sessions at FNCE this year! Click to read more!
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Did you see our July Opinion piece on NJ.com? As summer winds down and NJ families gear up for school this September, it's important that we consider what healthy lifestyle habits and skills we want our children to gain In school. Link to full article in our bio.
What is processed food? Should you be eating processed food? Some processed food can actually be good for you and can save you time in the kitchen. One example of a processed food is pre-chopped salad mix. Don’t stray away from all processed foods! Linked in the bio is more info.
It's important that children learn to prepare and cook food themselves for proper childhood development. These are simple recipes that children as young as five years old can prepare for themselves with adult supervision.
Eating breakfast everyday is important for growing children. Children that eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and be more active. Linked in our bio are some healthy options for breakfast.
Ever wondered what the Nutrition Facts label can tell you about a food product? It can tell you some pretty important things, like the amount of added sugar and the vitamins a food product contains. Linked in the bio is a breakdown of what info is in a Nutrition Facts label.
Snacks are important in a child’s diet. During the summer, when your child's school doesn't provide food, simple snacks with fresh and nutritious ingredients are important. The link in our bio has recipes that children can make on their own during summer break.
A fun summer activity for your child is making seed bombs. Seed bombs are perfect for establishing seeds and are easy for children to make. Link in our bio for how to make a seed bomb as well as more posts for other summer activities like creating a bug mansion!
Getting regular physical activity is important to maintain your health and physical agility at every age. Some examples of fun exercise include biking and rollerblading. Linked in our bio is more information on different physical activities.
