College-Aged Volunteers Teach Kids that Fitness Can Be Fun! Youth Combine was started in 2012 by Executive Director and owner Matthew Howland. He started this organization in response to the severe lack of physical activity and fitness that kids receive in school. Matt wanted the classes to be educational and challenging, yet still fun for […]

The Magic of Mentoring:  How a Global Organization is Empowering Communities to Live Fit Lives Maria Kang did not grow up in a household where nutrition and fitness were valued.  In fact, she was raised by an obese mother who served McDonalds at meal time and never encouraged her to try a sport.  It was […]

If you are on a sports team, you’ve likely heard your coach yell, “Now take a break and go get a drink of water!”  Why do you think he makes such a big deal about this?  The reason is simple…water is REALLY important! Nearly 2/3rds of your body is made up of water.  It helps […]

Many foods come with a nutrition label that tells you if it’s healthy to eat. This label can tell you important information like the ideal serving size or how much sugar and fat you are consuming. Be honest! If you had a tasty bag of potato chips in front of you, have you ever taken the […]

Did you know that diabetes causes more deaths each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined? Scary, right? So what is Type 2 diabetes and what can you do to prevent yourself from developing this disease? Use the resources below to learn about Type 2 Diabetes and then complete the activity. Step #1: Read this […]

Breakfast foods can be pretty awesome.  Just imagine your favorite blueberry pancakes smothered in maple syrup, buy scrambled eggs, and a tall glass of orange juice.  Are you drooling yet? You’ve probably heard before that “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but did you ever stop to think why this may be […]

Did you know that 2/3rds of your body is made up of water?  Water is really important to help keep your body healthy.  If you don’t drink enough, your body becomes dehydrated.  Water helps your bodies transport nutrients, digest food, transport blood, and remove waste. During recess, water in your body also helps keep your […]

Sugar (or sucrose) is a carbohydrate that makes your food taste sweet. It is made up of two smaller carbohydrates called fructose and glucose. Your body uses these sugars for energy so you can run and play. Sugar can be used very quickly by your body, so sometimes it makes you feel giddy and very […]

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