Addressing the barriers to good nutrition
Begun eight years ago as an opportunity to demonstrate to families the importance of proper nutrition and exercise, The Junior League of Long Beach’s Kids in the Kitchen program now works with partners to address the barriers low-income families encounter in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
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Monthly Archives: August 2013
School Garden Project
Planting one garden at a time
The Junior League of Las Vegas’s upcoming School Garden Project will strive to support existing gardens with volunteer support and programming.
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Childhood Obesity Study
Pioneering a study on childhood obesity
After research showed that Alabama lacked a study on childhood obesity, The Junior League of Mobile partnered with the health department and a university to conduct the state’s first childhood obesity study.
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Apple Annie
Teaching kids an active lifestyle
The Junior League of Huntsville’s Apple Annie initiative aims to combat childhood obesity by providing interactive, hands-on activities that teach children about healthy eating habits and positive lifestyle choices.
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Kids in the Kitchen Wellness Classes
Behavioral changes that enhance lives
With an holistic approach, The Junior League of Fargo-Moorhead’s Kids in the Kitchen Wellness Class emphasizes healthy behavioral changes that enhance the daily lives of families.
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