The start of school is just around the corner for most Indiana students. We still have plenty of summer days ahead, and that means plenty of time to be active, eat fresh foods and have fun. Our first article is about exercising at one of the funnest places in the state of Indiana during the month of August – the Indiana State Fair! Read all about INShape Indiana’s SummerFit Plaza (open through Aug. 9) and other healthy fair activities and food. Then read our remaining links with information about school nutrition and obesity — issues that affect Hoosiers and all Americans.
Deep-fried, uh, exercise?
Indystar.com
It’s Indiana State Fair time, now through Aug. 22. As these fair-goers found out, there’s plenty of healthy fun at the fair.
The Power Of….WATER!
Flourishyourlife.com
It’s going to get hot this week, so this blog is a good reminder about the power of water. Annessa says stop “doing the dew” and get in some H20.
The Senate’s Important Lunch Date
Nytimes.com
Indiana Senator Richard Lugar is supporting the re-authorization of federal child nutrition legislation. The legislation will help ensure students have access to more healthy foods and fewer junk food options.
More States Growing Obese: CDC
Abcnews.com
We hate reporting bad news, but we do have to face reality. Obesity is a growing problem across the U.S., and we must continue to find ways to reverse the numbers. FitCity Indianapolis is trying to do just that with our community activities, healthy tips and information. If you haven’t already, sign up on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter so you’re always in the know about health and fitness in Central Indiana.
Tags: drinking water, health legislation, health studies, Indiana State Fair
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