The Alliance for Healthier Generation is working to eliminate childhood obesity and inspire all young people in the U.S. to develop lifelong, healthy habits.

Dec 6, 2015

HealthierGen’s Sunday Reading List — Dec. 6th, 2015

Check back every Sunday to check out what the Alliance of a Healthier Generation is reading. We break it down for easy consumption.

The New York Times, November 30th, 2015
More Menus Have Calorie Labeling, But Obesity Rate Remains High
Aaron E. Carroll — a professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine — explores whether calorie labeling makes a difference when it comes to calorie consumption.

The Lunch Tray, December 1st, 2015
The Death of the School Food Spork
The spork, and all that it represents, may be coming to an end in schools around the country. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Urban School Food Alliance team up to leverage $3 Billion in purchasing power for market driven change in school meals.

NPR, December 1st, 2015
High-Sodium Warnings Hit New York City Restaurants
All chain restaurants in NYC are now required to display a salt shaker icon next to items on their menu that contain 2,300 milligrams or more of sodium.

Yum-O, December 1st, 2015
How to Give Back on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday, Rachael Ray named the Alliance one of five organizations doing work that matters. Thanks for the support, Rachael!

Around the country, recess is on pause in 80% of school districts. That means millions of kids are not getting that daily time set aside to run around, play, and get in their much needed physical activity. Want to join Rachael Ray and give recess back to our kids? Find out how here.

ABC Columbia, December 2nd, 2015
Richland County Schools Target Childhood Obesity
ABC featured Brockman Elementary School for winning our National Healthy Schools Bronze award. Including Brockman, the Alliance recognized seven Richland schools for their healthy efforts. Congrats!

The Washington Post, December 3rd, 2015
Listen Up, Dads. Obesity Makes Your Sperm Weird
A new study suggests a father’s pre-natal body type can provide indicators of of his future child’s weight.

Fab Grandma, December 4th, 2015
2015 Holiday Gift Guide: #10Aziam Girls Yoga Dolls
AZIAM Girls dolls inspire children to lead healthy, active lifestyles, with all proceeds going to the Alliance.

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