News You Can Use: Family Meals
Family meals? They're old-fashioned, not new! That's true. But given the benefits of family mealtimes, they're worth another mention. Dozens of research studies have compared children who usually eat dinner with their families against those who don't, and the differences between the two groups is striking. Families who eat together have better communication, and kids from these families have more advanced language skills, peform better in school, eat a more nutritious diet at home and away from home, and are less likely to use drugs or develop eating disorders.
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Milk Matters @ Hellgate Elementary School
Thanks to Julie Leister at Hellgate Elementary School for inviting the Missoula CATCH team to visit for a milk promotion on January 8th. Even in a lively cafeteria like Hellgate's, we were able to show how a few encouraging words can make a big difference in the way kids eat. Julie noticed significant reductions in the amount of wasted milk during the lunch period we visited.
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Free Webinar: Unplug & Play
If you would like to learn more about the health benefits of limiting kids' screen time, you will not want to miss the Unplug & Play webinar on Monday, February 2, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Cathy Costakis from the Montana Nutrition and Physical Activity (NAPA) program will describe how Montana children's screen time compares with other children around the nation, discuss the health implications, and offer suggestions for getting kids away from the TV and computer. Click here to register for this free webinar. |
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Upcoming Events
- Every Friday - CATCH Fridays at C.S. Porter Middle School
- February 19 - CATCH & Flagship launch a new cooking and nutrition class for Washington Middle School students
- May 7 & 8 - CATCH Health Fair at St. Patrick Hospital
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