Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Great Flavored Milk Debate

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Kelly Nuckolls, RD, MS

Milk is an excellent source of beneficial nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and potassium.  In children and adolescents, moderate milk intake has been linked to improved bone health.  It has been shown that children and adolescents are not drinking … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Walk?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Joanne Rash

Why do I walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation team, “UW Health and Henry’s Heroes?” Personally, I walk for my son, Henry, diagnosed at age 5. I walk for my brother, diagnosed at age 24. I walk in memory … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Treasure Hunt Puts an End to “Are We There Yet?”

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Cathy Mike

I have fond memories of the summer vacations I took with my family. Six kids packed in a station wagon headed to Door County, Wisconsin. The four-hour trip took forever and the only stops we made were at waysides along … Continue reading →

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