The Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition of Collier County has chosen to concentrate all its wellness and nutrition efforts in targeted areas, such as Golden Gate City, where all 3 public elementary schools and the middle school had screening rates for obesity that equaled or exceeded 30%. The Coalition is addressing the need for increased…
Make an Impact with One Hour a Day! If we could take a pill that would improve our mood, help control our weight, make us feel more energetic, fight chronic disease, help us sleep and improve our sex lives, would we take it?! Most of us would be scrambling to be first in line! The…
The average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day, vs. the recommended 5-9 teaspoons. This is 200-400% more than recommended! Sugary beverages are a leading contributor to this excess. The average person consumes almost 100 pounds of sugar a year, with the single biggest source being sodas. Unlike just 2-3 decades ago, teens…
No More Than 2! Screen time, whether the television, computer, smart phone or video games, is one of the largest contributors to childhood and adult obesity. Several studies have also linked excessive screen time to lower literacy rates in children of all ages and language delays among children less than 2 years of age. The…
Give Me 5! Next time you sit down for a meal, take a look at the composition of your plate. Did you know that 1/2 of your plate should be made-up of fruits and vegetables? This strategy can help you attain and maintain a healthy weight because fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories…
What Can Help You Lose Weight, Improve Your Memory, Mood & Immune System & Give You More Energy? Sleep!! It is recommended we sleep 7-9 hours per night to optimize our well-being. Believing sleep is simply a cozy, little luxury which comes at the end of a long day is a tremendous underestimate of the…
Our 95210 BFF Let’s Go! campaign, kicking off in March, was featured February 25 in the Naples Daily News and with support like that we can all work to make better the lives of all our children! Learn more about “95210 Let’s Go” here and/or visit the 95210 site. During the month of March, each of the five numbers will…
Sorting through nutrition and health advice can be confusing for nearly everyone! As a parent or caregiver it can be frustrating as you try to steer your family in a healthy direction. Partners, including physicians, dietitians, nurses and fitness experts, in the Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition of Collier County are trying to simplify some…
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