Category Archives: Healthy Kids

Flavored Milk in School Lunches has Become Quite the Controversy

Posted on December 15, 2011 by lori

You may have heard that many people want to ban flavored milk in school meal programs, because they think that it contributes to childhood obesity. Does it really? The evidence would suggest not. (see the link below to an “In … Continue reading →

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Proper Portion Sizes for Kids

Posted on November 19, 2011 by lori

Proper Portion Sizes for Kids It is not always easy to know how much our kids should eat at any one time. This interview on KATU’s AM Northwest, Nov 18, 2011, gives some basic ideas. Remember we want to respect … Continue reading →

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Kids@Heart www.kidsatheart.com

Posted on November 11, 2011 by lori

This is a regional collaborative program of St Charles Health System. By working together as a community, we are dedicated to fighting the childhood obesity trend, and insuring all Central Oregon Children have opportunities to be active, eat healthy and … Continue reading →

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What are the things that get in the way of making healthy choices for your children – and teaching them to do the same?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by lori

Follow this link to listen to an interview with Lori on Mom Enough’s internet radio show: http://momenough.com/?p=2274 MomEnough is a wonderful internet radio program dedicated to parenting.  Marti and Erin Erickson invite you to explore with them the many facets … Continue reading →

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Healthy Lunches for School Days

Posted on October 20, 2011 by lori

School lunch is an important meal for our kids—they need to refuel after a morning of learning and (hopefully) physical activity at recess and/or PE, and be ready for an afternoon of more learning and activity.  Bring lunch from home, … Continue reading →

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Press Release and Endorsements for Healthy Choices, Healthy Children

Posted on August 16, 2011 by lori

“This is just the kind of books parents need!” “Antidote to the childhood obesity epidemic” Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: A Guide to Raising Fit, Happy Kids, by Lori S. Brizee, MS, RD, CSP with Sue Schumann Warner (Paraclete Press / … Continue reading →

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Mc Donald’s Adds Apple Slices to Happy Meal–is this good nutrition?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by lori

According to an article in the Bend Bulletin, July 27, 2011, McDonald’s is bowing to pressure from parents and consumer groups to improve the quality of it’s “Happy Meals”–they will add 3 to 5 slices of apple and reduce french … Continue reading →

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New Book – Publication Oct 1, 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

Healthy Choices, Healthy Children, A guide to raising fit, happy kids, Here’s the cover to the new book that is coming out in October.  By the way, you can pre-order it at Amazon right now! HealthyChoices book cover Healthy Choices, … Continue reading →

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Nourishing Our Children

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

Model healthy eating for your children: Eat meals and snacks with your children Sit down at the table and enjoy food without distractions. (TURN THE TV OFF DURING MEALS/SNACKS) Choose healthy foods for yourself. Help your child learn to listen … Continue reading →

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Nourishing Your Infant 0 to 12 months

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

  0 to 4 months: Breastmilk or Infant Formula ONLY Feed whenever baby is hungry Signs that baby is hungry: Sucking motions with mouth; Sucking on fist Crying Newborns will eat 8 to 12 times per day; 3 to 6 … Continue reading →

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