According to the Children’s Hospital Association, when we talk about hunger in America, we often focus on food access. But for children’s health, simply having food isn’t always enough. Across the country, many families have access to food but struggle to afford or get nutritious options that support a…
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Many teens turn to energy drinks, coffee, or supplements to stay alert—but excessive caffeine can be harmful to developing bodies and brains. A new NASN School Nurse article by Wendy Donald (2026) examines energy drink use in detail to help school staff,…
Read More [+] According to SHAPE America, this article from the March/April issue of American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) examined how body mass index (BMI), chronic health conditions, and sociodemographic factors influence depression among U.S. adults with disabilities. Health education interventions must integrate obesity management, chronic health…
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According to the Daily Herald, with approximate one-tenth of U.S. children dealing with a food allergy, it’s important to take a team approach involving schools, parents and pediatricians to keep kids safe at schools. Read more here!
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School nurses provide evidence-based quality care to students with type 1 diabetes. The Diabetes Education & Camping Association (DECA) encourages school nurses to connect with their local camp to share resources, align on best practices for supporting students with diabetes, and learn how to talk…
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According to Medical Xpress, while most parents know to limit candy, the true danger of sugar in a child’s diet is often hidden in plain sight. A growing body of research reveals that excessive sugar consumption in childhood is linked to a frightening list of long-term health problems, including…
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Celebrate School Breakfast Week on March 2-6 Market Your Breakfast Toolkit Breakfast Standard Operating Procedures Introducing Fresh Proteins to Your School Food Menu Watch the New Short Film: “Transforming School Food“
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According to The Conversation, the benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE) – and ex-PE teachers – we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, social relationships, emotional control and confidence, as well as on…
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According to Medical Xpress, the University of Toronto researchers are calling for more study of obesity, gut bacteria and metabolic conditions that arise in childhood and adolescence, with an eye to curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes. Please read more here!
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According to SHAPE America, this study from the January/February issue of American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) examined the challenges teachers face when helping students with nonexamination assessments, and the systemic and individual factors that affect their preparedness to the Abu Dhabi School Food and Nutrition Education curriculum. Please…
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