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9 Tips to get your kids to make healthy food choices
by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends cholesterol screening starting at the age of…
Summer Science for Kids
By Alexandra Pettit AZFB communications intern School is out and summer is here for the kiddos. They are excited for a fun filled two months…
Nutrition Issues When Your Child is an Athlete
Conrad Sanders, NDTR Graduate, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Recent Dietetic Intern I.S.P.P. University of Arizona University of Arizona In today’s world, we’re being…
A Day at The Farm: Pick Your Own Produce Around Arizona
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student One of my fondest childhood memories was heading up to Dewey, Arizona and adventuring through the Mortimer Farm…
Cooking with Toddlers: Tips and tricks for including your youngster in the kitchen.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student I love cooking and I love food. From baking bread to smoking meats, there is no ingredient or…
3 Ways to Workout with Your Kids
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Working out. Those two words alone can make anyone cringe. Just the thought of working out can make…
Do You Have a Buddy Chef in Your Midst?
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Some households can find preparing meals and cooking to be a chore. In most cases one member of…
Fall Pumpkin and Corn Maze Festivals
It’s that time of year again! The weather is cooling down, and you are looking for fun fall break and weekend activities for the family.…
My Picky Eater
By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student I have an eight-year-old daughter who is a picky eater. Her mother and I struggle daily…
How Healthy is Your Kid?
The USDA provides physical activity and dietary guidelines for children of all ages, which you can take a look at here before reading further. The…
Electrolytes: What are They?
By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student The weather is warm and that means more perspiration when doing outside activities! Warmer weather brings…
Back to School with Ease
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern I loved summer break as a kid, but after a while, the Arizona heat would get to me…
5 Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits
By: Lori Meszaros, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student If you walked into a school lunch room and saw children lining up for the salad…
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