With the new year, it's the time for fresh starts and turning over a new leaf. For many families, the problem may be that you need direction and simply don't know where to begin. Here at Cooperative Extension, we hope to help out with a parent newsletter focused on nutrition through healthful recipes, video clips, and short articles to point you in the right direction.
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Healthy Snack Attack
 Does it seem like it's always snack time? Extracurricular eating abounds. Nearly every afterschool activity from drama to scouts to soccer to German club involves some type of snacking. Even when kids are at home, many graze throughout the day enjoying a never-ending snack time. So does this mean that kids are eating more than they used to? Yes!
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Kids Unplugged
Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain - it is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his or her weight - even if eating habits do not otherwise change. In studies, a 10-day "turn-off" period followed by a seven-hour weekly limit on screen time seems to help kids decrease their body mass index and body fat.
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