Here’s a headline about a study from last August: “No Soda in Schools Equals Less Soda in Teens.” And here’s one about a study from last week: “Banning Soda in Schools Ineffective.” Hmmm. What’s going on here? Does limiting the sale of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks in schools limit the amount that teens actually drink? Or [...]
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Does Banning Soda in Schools Keep Kids from Drinking It?
November 17th, 2011 by Karen Feldscher · No Comments · All Things BodiMojo, Parent Talk, Teen Health Talk, Teen Talk
Tags: obesity·school·soda·soft drinks·sugar·Teen Talk·teenagers
The Healthy Power of Peers for Teens
October 29th, 2011 by Karen Feldscher · No Comments · All Things BodiMojo, Parent Talk, Teen Health Talk, Teen Talk
I found myself nodding in agreement as I read the results of a new study showing that peer mentors were helpful in getting teens to improve their diets and get more exercise. It’s just what BodiMojo has been focusing on these past few years: creating connections among young people toward the pursuit of a healthier [...]
Tags: active·eat·exercise·HealthCorps·healthy·lifestyle·obesity·soda·students·Teen Talk·teenagers
