American Dietetic Foundation Awards

Healthy Kids Challenge Receives National Awards from the American Dietetic Association

November 2, 2003

The Healthy Kids Challenge was awarded not one, but two national awards at the American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, held in San Antonio, Texas.

Healthy Kids Challenge was the 2003 recipient of the Anita Owen

2003 ADA Awards

Award of Recognition for Innovative Education Programs for the Public. This award recognizes the work of Healthy Kids Challenge, and the program’s contribution to public education by providing creative and FUN ways to help kids, families and schools make healthy changes with eating and physical activity. “Such creative dietitians and a wonderful program, a privilege to honor them”, exclaimed Ms. Anita Owen herself, the founder of the award and a former ADA national president.

In addition to the prestigious Anita Owen Award, Vickie L. James, RD, LD, the Healthy Kids Challenge creator and director, was selected to receive the ADA Award of Excellence in Community Dietetics, 2003. “ A champion for a championship program best describes Vickie James’ dedication to helping others develop a healthier lifestyle that can impact their health for a lifetime", stated Stella Cash, Past Chairman of the Board of Directors, American Dietetic Association Foundation