LiveWell Kids Blog

2010-05-10T16:40:00.000-07:00

LiveWell Kids is part of Beach Cities Health Districts ongoing commitment to raise healthy, active children in our community. The program uses evidence-based strategies to create widespread changes in factors that contribute to the rising, epidemic levels of childhood obesity and related diseases such as diabetes. By guiding children toward healthy eating and physical ativity habits, these diseases become largely preventible.

The program consists of five educational and environmental components including:

Nutrition Education
Garden Education
Physical Activity
Fresh fruits and vegetables in school lunches
Parent Education

2010-03-10T14:03:00.000-08:00

Lesson #4 is currently taking place in the schools. Some students are learning how to make a balanced meal from each of the food groups. Others are learning the importance of fiber, water and herbs. Students in the advanced level are learning all about calcium. Did you know you can get more calcium from 15 almonds than a glass of milk? Your 5th grader does. Ask him/her what other plant sources are loaded with calcium!
The children are learning about healthy eating behaviors and overall healthy lifestyles at a young age. We are teaching them to fuel their bodies with foods that are whole and close to nature's source!

Give thanks this holiday season...the mindful way!

2009-11-18T08:55:00.000-08:00

A word from our Registered Dietitian:
Holidays are a special time to celebrate with friends and families. They bring out many wonderful feelings: giving, sharing, loving, kindness, warmth, and friendship. Along with these wonderful feelings, comes festive meals. A typical holiday meal can be upwards of 2000-3000 calories, which is more than most of us need in an entire day. This overindulgence can sometimes lead to what people called the “unavoidable” holiday weight gain. During this holiday season don’t feel guilty and don’t forgo your favorite holiday foods. But at the same time, don’t adopt the “indulge now, diet later” attitude. Remind your children and yourself to be a mindful eater and practice everything in moderation.
Enjoy your holidays.

Fall Updates

2009-10-29T11:37:00.000-07:00

8-Minute Morning Activities

Over 4,000 students in RBUSD exercise simultaneously before school starts at least 4 days a week. Check out the Daily Breeze article posted on October 26, 2009.

Nutrition Education

Lesson 1 has been delivered to all students. The students recieved lessons on Mindful Eating, Foods from Around the World and much more. Parents can learn more by visiting our posted articles each month.

Garden Education

The focus was pumpkins. Students had an opportunity to pick a pumpkin for their classroom.
They will look forward to planting Edible Flowers and Herbs in November.

Pumpkin Season!

2009-10-01T12:54:00.000-07:00

Join us in the gardens this month as we harvest pumpkins! Each classroom has had an opportunity to plant pumpkin seeds last Spring and are now watching them grow. We welcome and encourage parents to participate in this with the students.
Check out the October calendar to find out when your school is harvesting.

Students will also have an opportunity to taste butternut squash this month during their experiential and activity based Nutrition lesson. Try the delicious recipe at home with your family.

2009-2010 School Year

2009-09-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

WElCOME BACK!
LiveWell Kids Program and your school are helping your kids start the year off "strong". 7 out of the 8 schools are participating in 8-minute Morning Activities FOUR days a week! Watch your kids in action or join in on these energizing activities to start your day out right. Students perform exercises such as, The Michael Phelps, Crazy Jacks, Mountain Climbers, Downward Dog and many more.

Why are students exercising first thing in the morning?
Here are just a couple of reasons:

"Research shows that children who participate in an early-morning exercise program have higher math and reading test scores than kids who don’t". -Exercise Seen as Priming Pump for Student’s Academic Strides (edweek.org)
“Scientific research shows that exercise increases the fitness level and development of brain cells, and benefits the hippocampus which is vital for memory and learning.” -Exercise Routine Sparks Brain Development (Edukey.net)

June 1, 2009

2009-06-01T14:06:00.000-07:00

Attention LiveWell Kids Parent Docents,
Please join us on June 8th in celebration of you. We would like for you to join us for a delectable breakfast, followed by raffle prizes and brainstorming session. We can't thank you enough for all of your hard work and dedication. The program would not be a success without you!

8-Minute Morning Activities Videos

2009-04-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

Washington is just one of the many schools where teachers and staff are leading the 8-Minute Morning Activities four/five mornings a week. All grades participate together!

April

2009-03-24T13:59:00.001-07:00

Check out the LiveWell Kids calendar for April. We now FIVE OF THE EIGHT schools participating in 8-Minute Morning Activities, 3 or more days a week!

Nutrition Docents, be sure to mark your calendars for April 21st when we will be holding the fourth Nutrition Education Docent Training.

Healthy "kid friendly" recipes are now posted. Try some of them with your kids while they are home over Spring Break.

Join us as we step our way to #1 in the Nation during STEPPIN OUT Challenge. This takes place from April 20th until April 27th. Schools with 80% participation receive a visit from AdventurePlex Inflatable Obstacle Course. Registration forms are sent home in the parent packet or you could visit http://www.bchd.org/ for more information.

MARCH into an exciting month with the LiveWell Kids Program!

2009-02-16T11:59:00.000-08:00

There is a lot going on in March. But one event you will NOT want to miss is our Parent Education Night.

Chef and Registered Dietitian, ChrisLauderdale will be introducing mouth-watering, yet healthy ways to bring meals and snacks to the table with ease. Join us as we explore our taste buds and expand our recipes and routines.

School-aged children won't be left out, as they will get an action packed evening of fun! We will have an inflatable obstacle course (see picture), and games available. Please bring signed liability waiver if your child is interested in partaking.

Click on the attached flyer for more information and make sure to RSVP, to reserve your spot!

Welcome to the LiveWell Kids blog

2009-01-29T10:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our new LiveWell Kids blog. Monthly, you will find a calendar of events, pictures and updates on the program.

In addition to:

Nutrition Education - Docent training dates, lesson overview, healthy eating tips, delicious recipes

Garden Education - Plantings, harvesting, community days

8- Minute Morning Activities - Days your children are performing

Parent Education - Event dates and details