Library Promotes Healthy Change
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2009-01-28 13:19
Through the help of Healthy Kids Challenge staff, existing library programs such as story time
and the summer reading program now include healthy eating activities to enhance the literacy lessons. The children's librarian uses many books that tie nutrition with literacy, such as the Very Hungry Caterpillar, as well as flash cards, bingo cards, and fruit and veggie themed name tags.
Healthy snack changes, including adding fruit, have provided lower sugar and fat choices.
Kansas Kids C.A.N. Program, Morton County Library, Elkhart, KS, Brenda Cromer, Librarian
