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July - September 2013 - Nutrition

Moving Fast with a Healthy Breakfast

Childhood Obesity, Nutrition, Youth | September, 26 2013

By: Allyson Felix, PCFSN Council member and Olympic Track and Field Sprinter

The Right Start: School Breakfast

Nutrition | September, 17 2013

By: Rachel K. Johnson, PhD, MPH, RD, FAHA, Science Board Member and Bethany A. Yon, PhD

Fueling Our Families with a Healthy Breakfast

Childhood Obesity, Let's Move!, Nutrition, School | September, 12 2013

By: Dr. Ian Smith, PCFSN Council member, Bestselling Author, and National Healthy Living Expert

As a physician and sports enthusiast it’s important to make sure I’m fueling my body with healthy, nutritious foods to stay fit and focused. It’s not only critical for me personally, but also as a dad. I want to make sure my kids grow up and develop their own healthy eating habits so they can lead long, active and productive lives. This all starts with breakfast. Each morning, my wife and I make sure to provide our kids with a healthy and tasty meal to start their day and give them the boost they need for an active day.

Reach Your Goals: Start with a Healthy Breakfast

MyPlate, Nutrition, School | August, 29 2013

By: Dominique Dawes, PCFSN Co-Chair and Three-time Olympic Gymnast

At a very early age, I learned about the value of healthy eating. By the time I was 11 years old and training daily as a gymnast, I knew that eating right would help me achieve my goals. The goals I had for health, athletics, and academic performance were all tied to eating nutritious foods, and that started with breakfast. As an adult, I’ve maintained goals for fitness and health and that’s why I make sure to start each morning with a healthy breakfast.

Kicking Off the 2013 Let’s Read! Let’s Move! Summer Series

Let's Move!, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Youth | July, 12 2013

By: Kelsey Donohue, Office of Communication and Outreach, U.S. Department of Education

“To make your dreams come true, it takes hard work,” Michelle Kwan said to a room of young learners at the kick-off of this year’s Let’s Read! Let’s Move! summer enrichment series at the U.S. Department of Education. The Olympic figure skater and member of the President’s Council on Fitness reminded them that it’s important to “practice, practice, practice.”