Practical Tools, Humor and Creativity Energize Families to Make the Right Choices With Confidence
WYCKOFF, N.J., May 24 / -- Today, HealthBarn(R) USA launched a fun and educational Web site that includes practical healthy-lifestyle tools and information for children, parents and health professionals. The Web site, http://www.healthbarnusa.com/, provides parents with a ready-to-use shopping list; tasty, nutritious recipes by celebrity chef, Curtis Aikens; and links to food, nutrition and health news to help inspire and support healthy living at home. Children can visit the site's "Barn Style" and "Hang Out & Play" sections, which appeals to them with humor and creativity. By demonstrating how living a healthy lifestyle can be fun, cool and creative, the sections encourage children to connect with nature and engage in physical activity outside the realm of organized sports.
Only 3% of Americans fulfill the four healthy-lifestyle characteristics that include nonsmoking, healthy weight, consuming five fruits and vegetables per day, and regular physical activity, according to a new study using data from more than 153,000 adults (Archives of Internal Medicine, April 25, 2005). "Parents have a profound influence on their children. They can enable their children to lead healthy lives by rewarding and reinforcing healthy behaviors and by providing the right tools and support to guide them," stated Jennifer Otten, MS, RD, director of communications, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC and HealthBarn USA advisory board member. "HealthBarn USA applies the most current knowledge and expertise in an accessible, fun setting that goes back to the basics of healthy living."
In addition to expert guidance, the site helps bring to life HealthBarn USA's unique seasonal healthy-lifestyle education programs for children aged 6-11 and their families held at ABMA's Farm & Market in Wyckoff, NJ. "Our approach helps children and parents build the confidence and enthusiasm needed to lead strong, energetic lives," explains Stacey Antine, MS, RD, founder and CEO, HealthBarn USA. "We deliver useful tools and accurate information in a compelling way that makes it easy for families to change behavior for the improvement of their long-term health and well-being."
The Web site offers a free on-line monthly newsletter, which includes news from the farm, a tasty seasonal recipe and the latest research regarding healthy lifestyle. It also includes a printable enrollment form for HealthBarn USA's spring and summer programs, where children learn hands-on how to build a garden, grow and harvest herbs and vegetables, prepare recipes with fresh food and become skilled at reading food labels so they can make smart choices when shopping with their parents.
HealthBarn USA Brings the Latest Research and Expertise
The HealthBarn USA advisory board includes: Curtis Aikens cookbook author and celebrity chef, Food Network; Jeanne Goldberg, PhD, RD, director, center on nutrition communication and nutrition communication program, Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Jennifer Otten, MS, RD, communications director, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC; Densie Webb, PhD, RD, national health reporter and co-author, "The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous," and Christine Williams, MD, MPH, director, children's cardiovascular health center, and professor of clinical pediatrics, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The site was designed by Christine DiGuiseppi and produced by GoLogic, Inc.
HealthBarn USA, Inc.
HealthBarn USA, based in Wyckoff, NJ, is the leader in unique healthy- lifestyle education for children and their families who will benefit from guidance on food, nutrition and health. Run in partnership with family farms, the programs combine research-based nutrition education, physical activity and self-esteem development in an entertaining, high-energy, learning environment. The goal of HealthBarn USA is to empower children to confidently take ownership of their health, and to become enthusiastic about leading strong, energetic lives. For more information please visit http://www.healthbarnusa.com/.
CONTACT: Rachel Meltzer, MS, of HealthBarn USA, +1-201-891-2066, press@healthbarnusa.com.
Source: HealthBarn USA
CONTACT: Rachel Meltzer, MS, of HealthBarn USA, +1-201-891-2066,
press@healthbarnusa.com
Web site: http://www.healthbarnusa.com/