Meaningful Family Meals…Families That Eat Together Grow Healthy Together
Healthy meals don't have to compromise on taste. Travel to the heart of Italy to uncover some of the most nutritious ways whip up this authentic Italian fare.
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Experience the “Thursday is Turkey Day!” Movement
Public schools are delivering healthier and tastier meals to students than ever before!
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Let´s Move in School
In this segment, we learn that obesity does not affect all communities equally. Al Dotson, Jr., of the nonprofit organization 100 Black Men and Lisa Gable of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation discuss some of the unique
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Let´s Move in School
In this segment, you’ll learn whether your child is getting enough exercise at school and what you can do to promote physical education.
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US Army
In this segment, Lieutenant General Benjamin C. Freakley of the U.S. Army Accessions Command and Lisa Gable of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation explain why the obesity epidemic could pose a threat to national security
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Tyson Foods
The Balancing Act visits Tyson Foods’ Test Kitchen to learn about hot breakfasts for children available at school.
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Suoer Wholesome Grahams
Helen Corey, Vice President of MJM Marketing visits The Balancing Act Studio to talk about how her company offers healthy, tasty snack options for your kids to enjoy in the school cafeteria.
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Golf!
PGA Pro Suzy Whaley and Lisa Gable of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation discuss the health benefits of golf.
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Helping Get Your Kids Off the Couch!
In this segment, we talk with Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller and Lisa Gable of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation. They explain how it’s up to parents to fight childhood obesity...
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What’s Cooking in the School Cafeteria?
Remember school lunches back when you were a kid? The salty gravy, crusty mac-and-cheese, and “mystery meat”! Well, times have changed! School lunches today are subject to very strict USDA...
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What’s new & nutritious in the school cafeteria?
How nutritious is what’s cooking in the school cafeteria these days? Join us as KAREN WILDER, and MARY KATE HARRISON, share the latest USDA guidelines....
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Healthy weight commitment
Lisa Gable, Executive Director for the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation stops by The Balancing Act to tell us about the strides the HWCF are making in their effort to end child obesity in America.
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AMF Farms / Bay Baby Produce Inc.
Halloween means a lot of things – candy, costumes, and of course pumpkins. We’ve just found a cool new fun and educational tool for your little ghouls and goblins. We’re getting to know the Pumpkin Patch Pals.
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Grapple Brand Flavored Apples
Our kids still aren’t eating enough fruit. Grapple Brand Flavored Apples combine the crunch of the delicious Washington apples with the sweet flavor of concord grapes resulting in an irresistibly healthy snack ...
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Nature's Peak
Nature's Peak gives us a great alternative to mayo that satisfies the entire family!...
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Ideal Sweetner
Our good friend Chef Ozzie is back in our kitchen and he’s showing us some delicious, sugar-free Halloween treats, no tricks...
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KidStrong Enterprises
In this segment, we learn about the global epidemic of childhood obesity. George J. Murphy, PhD, of KIDStrong Enterprises explains why this trend is so dangerous and how parents can put on the brakes...
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Kellogg's is Brown Bagging It— the Nutritious Way
Kids may think that the most important decision about their lunchbox is which of their favorite cartoon or action heroes are featured on the outside. Parents know that what goes inside matters the most. Kellogg’s offers advice on packing a nutritious lunch....
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