Category:
Obesity Prevention

11 Jul 2016
Participate in your local August Recess!
We are looking for volunteers to take a meeting with their member of Congress while they are in town this August.
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11 Jul 2016
Shrimp Tacos - Delicious Decisions
Cooking at home more often is a great way to start changing your relationship with salt. Meals on the go can be hard on your heart, because many prepared foods and restaurant foods are loaded with sodium. And did you know...

8 Jul 2016
Get Active on Social Media: #SuperParkSelfie Photo Contest
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8 Jul 2016
Mock Vending is Causing a Buzz!
We have been working on a healthy vending bill to requiring State Buildings to have healthier options in their vending machines. We put on display “mock vending machines” and it created a buzz. I have included the State House News Article...
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7 Jul 2016
July Means Healthier Eating Statewide
One of the great things that happened when you flipped your calendar on July 1st was that that’s the day the state of Vermont began requiring state agencies to meet nutrition standards for the foods they sell and serve. And...
7 Jul 2016
Helping Us Fight the Silent Killer
High blood pressure is called The Silent Killer for a reason. It has no symptoms, so you may not be aware that it's damaging your arteries, heart and other organs. When left untreated, possible health consequences can include heart disease,...
7 Jul 2016
Imagine Getting a Healthy Kids Meal Anywhere
Imagine going out to eat with your family and knowing that any restaurant you chose that had a kids’ meal would offer some nice, healthy choices. Any restaurant. That’s what we’re striving for. But that’s not the case currently. Today,...
6 Jul 2016
American Heart Association Highlights Partnership with Providence Public School District
We are very excited to share a new report entitled “Providence Teachers Learn How to Get Kids Moving” that highlights our recent work with the Providence Public School District (PPSD). This work was part of the American Heart Association’s Accelerating...
5 Jul 2016
Advocacy Victories in the Commonwealth
We are excited that with the end of our fiscal year that we have a lot of advocacy wins to celebrate. This was a true team effort that could not be achieved without your support of our work, taking action...
5 Jul 2016
First Major City To Pass Sugary Drink Tax Is..
Earlier this month, Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to pass a sugary drink tax, scoring a significant win for kids and public health- while defeating a very formidable opponent, Big Soda, which spent millions of dollars trying to...