Addressing Food Marketing in Schools
August 21, 2019
Food marketing that targets children and youth is an issue across Canada.
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Quality Recess Makes a Big Difference
March 28, 2019
Recently I read an article in which a mother details the conversation she had with her two sons about their experience with indoor recess through the cold winter. The kids said that indoor recess was “more fun” and “more safe,” they liked it better. This conversation lead to an article in the Globe and Mail titled “When Kids Dread Recess, We Have a Problem.” You can read the entire article here.
Nutrition Month 2019 – The Potential to Fuel
March 13, 2019
March is Nutrition Month; a time for dietitians to increase public awareness about healthy eating.
Tools to Create a Calm Classroom
February 24, 2019
With the rates of anxiety increasing and appearing at younger and younger ages, the importance of creating a calm environment for our students is becoming more and more important. There are a variety of resources out there that can support teachers in their efforts to create a calm classroom.
Register Your School for Winter Walk Day 2019
January 10, 2019
Winter Walk Day is on February 6, 2019, get your school registered today! Winter Walk Day is organized by SHAPE Alberta who vision is to see Albertan students choose Active Transportation for the school journey. This one day event encourages people across Alberta to be active outdoors in winter.
Sports Nutrition for Youth – Handbook
August 21, 2018
Nutrition is KEY to peak performance!