Packing Better Lunches
ber "Choose My Plate" and pack a grain, protein, fruit and VEGGIE. Swap out side items like chips, pretzels, crackers for raw vegetables or a small greens
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arents, when you are packing lunch, remem-
class is aimed at showing families how to get organized and save money while preparing healthy recipes. Check out our "Cooking Adventures" for kids age 7-12. Kids enjoy nutrition lessons, tast- ings, cooking skills and preparation of plant-based recipes. Stay tuned for a teen class, too! We are looking for volunteers. In particular, dieti-
Juice boxes, which are high in sugar and low in nutrition, can be swapped out for water in a fun reusable water bottle. The Doctor Yum Project is now offering a FREE shopping class at two area
salad. grocery stores. The
cians and mental health providers are needed to help us launch an Obesity support group for fami- lies called "Project Share." Information on classes and volunteering can be found at: www.doctoryumproject.org.
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