About Us
This website is brought to you from various entities; Iowa State Extension, Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness, Winneshiek County Public Health & Iowa Department of Public Health. The Winneshiek County Board of Health received a grant from Iowa Department of Public Health to aid in promoting healthy behaviors and activities. Several mini activities were written that can be done at home, school, daycare or a combination of these locations. For the most part these activities are simple, inexpensive and easy to perform. They are designed to promote physical activities and healthy eating habits in children.
Recent Articles
How Can You Be A Role Model?
Posted on: Mon, June 6, 2011Eat Smart to Play Hard
Posted on: Tue, May 31, 2011Healthy Eating Habits
Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
- Have regular family meals.
- Cook more meals at home.
- Get kids involved. Have them help with food prep and grocery shopping.
- Have a variety of healthy snacks available.
- Limit portion sizes.
- Encourage kids to eat slowly.
- Discourage eating meals and snacks while watching TV.
- Try not to use food as a punishment or reward.
Recipes
Tiny Pizzas
Posted on: Wed, March 7, 2012
Try these fun, easy to make pizzas for your next "family fun" night.
Farmers' Market Pasta Salad
Posted on: Mon, June 13, 2011
Try this cool side dish on a hot summer day!
Zesty Roasted Vegetables
Posted on: Mon, June 13, 2011
These roasted vegetables will make a great side dish. You could even make them on the grill!
