Forward DuPage

After 13 years FORWARD DuPage is retiring. As a gift, our redesigned website will live on with up to date resources that can be viewed at www.forwarddupage.org. Thank you for your support, time, and dedication over the years. Together we have made a difference!

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Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday season remember that you have the right to say “no thank you” when someone offers you a second helping or dessert. You are the expert on your body! https://bit.ly/3CQVPwQ

Obesity disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority groups, and worsens outcomes from COVID-19 and Influenza. Help bridge the racial and economic divide. Support FORWARD DuPage @ https://bit.ly/3l0uuPQ to help provide resources to our greatest at risk communities.

We work with municipal leaders and local governments to improve the environment and make it easier for people of all backgrounds to make healthier choices. Support FORWARD in this effort at bit.ly/3l0uuPQ.

Support FORWARD with a donation today at bit.ly/3l0uuPQ to train and support childcare providers, pre-schools, home visiting staff and schools to provide and promote environments for children to learn healthy habits.

We need your help! Donate to FORWARD at bit.ly/3l0uuPQ to provide communities across DuPage County with access to health and wellness resources.

About 20% of potato nutrition is found in the skin; the majority is in the flesh. But keeping the skin on for potato salad means you’ll get all the great nutrients!

Obesity disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority groups, and worsens outcomes from COVID-19. Help bridge the racial and economic divide. Donate to FORWARD DuPage at https://bit.ly/3l0uuPQ to provide healthy lifestyle resources to our greatest risk communities.

Regular consumption of apples may improve heart health, and cut the risk of cancer and diabetes.

A surge in childhood obesity rates have reached unprecedented levels during the pandemic according to the CDC. Never before has the need been so great. Donate today at https://bit.ly/3l0uuPQ to support community-wide healthy lifestyle resources targeted to improve the health of DuPage County.

October is National Farm to School Month. Check out 10 reasons to buy locally grown foods at https://bit.ly/34fQG3o.

Regular consumption of apples may improve heart health, and cut the risk of cancer and diabetes.

MyPlate Grocery Store Bingo provided by the .S. Department of Agriculture is a fun and educational activity to have kids play while shopping. Check it out at https://bit.ly/3B5PxJk.

Be a role model! Eat healthy meals and snacks, and get the right amount of physical activity every day. Find out more from the CDC at https://bit.ly/2UJdzKB.

Register for the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch at https://bit.ly/3muzAZg! A fun celebration of Illinois farmers, healthy kids and strong communities.

Make sure your child has healthy sleep habits. Sleep helps improve attention and reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and even obesity later in life. Get your child to bed at the same time each day, including the weekends; remove electronic devices from the bedroom; and keep their bedroom dark and cool. Find out how much sleep your child needs at https://bit.ly/3kk5SDr.

Help children get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Regular physical activity can have immediate health benefits like better sleep, better academic achievement, and reduced feelings of anxiety and stress. Look at https://bit.ly/386uKc8 for age appropriate activities your child can do.

Cabbage is high in fiber, vitamin C & K, and naturally fat-free and cholesterol free.

Make sure drinking water is always available as a no-calorie alternative to sugary drinks and limit juice intake.

Try serving more fruit and vegetables at meals and as snacks in place of foods high in added sugars and solid fats. View examples provided by the CDC at https://bit.ly/3sH2AOr.

Want something high in Vitamin C but don’t feel like eating fruit? Broccoli is very high in Vitamin C, making 1 cup of chopped broccoli the Vitamin C needed for your entire day.

Be aware of your child’s growth. Learn how obesity is measured in children, and use the CDC's Child and Teen BMI Calculator to screen your child for potential weight issues found at https://bit.ly/3za9iPu.

About 1 in 5 children in the United States has obesity. There are many ways communities can support children with their journey to good health.

Green beans contain excellent levels of vitamin A, they also contain the B group, vitamins C and K and minerals such as magnesium, iron, and manganese. What a nutritional punch!

Surround your family with healthier food options. It makes it easier to make a healthy change. Here are some ideas from Let's Move for families to eat healthy diets at https://bit.ly/3gCuhSR.

Share this list, provided by the American Heart Association, of physical activity breaks with a teacher. There are 135 great ideas to bring to the classroom. View it at https://bit.ly/3j7m8s7.

Corn contains good levels of some of the valuable B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folates, riboflavin, and pyridoxine.

Build resilience and self esteem in children with these simple tips provided by the Education Development Center at https://bit.ly/3zhzkAs.

Check out these helpful resources for breastfeeding mothers and families provided by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee - USBC at https://bit.ly/3B4HZGS.

Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C, a good source of folacin and a source of potassium.

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Did you know if 90% of families breastfed exclusively for six months, nearly 1,000 infant deaths could be prevented each year.

August is National Breastfeeding month. Research shows breastfed babies have a lower risk of maladies including asthma, ear infections, diabetes and respiratory problems.

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Blueberries are a rich source of dietary fibers and vitamins C, K, A, E and vitamins of the B group. Blueberries also contain valuable minerals such as iron, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium.

Check out the latest ChopChop Kids Club newsletter by visiting https://bit.ly/3jJj98u. There are fun refreshing summer popsicle recipes the kids will love!

Peaches are packed with several major nutrients, including vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin C and potassium.

Grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook. Check out these ten tips for healthy grilling and barbecuing at https://bit.ly/2V6COH9.

Plums contain an assortment of healthy components, vitamins, and minerals. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, A, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and E. The minerals present in them include potassium, fluoride, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc. They are also filled with dietary fiber, sorbitol, and isatin. Eat one today!

July 31 is National Avocado Day. Try out this Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta recipe from MyPlate! found at https://www.cacfp.org/enews/. Pair with a glass of milk for a breakfast.