NHPS In The News
Sugar Demonstration on CN8's "Your Morning"
Nemours staff discusses sugar content of popular beverages on CN8's Your Morning Show
WDEL Health Watch, June 29, 2009 (mp3 file)
Mary Trotter discusses healthy grilling in this Health Watch segment.
"Livable, Walkable, Sustainable," News Journal, June 2, 2009
Rich Killingsworth quoted in this article about creating walkable, sustainable communities.
"Grill Smart, Eat Smart," News Journal, May 19, 2009
Mary Trotter quoted in this article about the best ways to healthfully grill foods.
"Healthier Living Through Better Land Use," News Journal May 7, 2009
Rich Killingsworth featured in this article that discusses the impact of land use on health and physical activity.
WDEL Health Watch, April 20, 2009 (mp3 file)
Karyl Rattay, MD, featured in this Health Watch segment talking about TurnOff week and getting away from TV and other screen time.
"Seeking Solutions When It's More Than Baby Fat," News Journal, April 13, 2009.
NHPS' Childcare collaborative and their efforts to prevent childhood obesity discussed in this article.
"Medicine for the Mind: Pediatricians aim to get books into young hands," News Journal, April 5, 2009
Nemours Pediatrician Aguida Atkinson quoted in this article about how pediatricians can promote literacy as well as good health.
"Every Day is Activty Day: Reacting to a plague of obesity, schools are getting kids moving," News Journal, March 24, 2009
Linda Tholstrup quoted in this article about healthy eating and physical activity being integrated into the school day.
"Eating Smarter: a little tinkering can make recipes healthier," News Journal, March 10, 2009
Mary Trotter quoted in this article about eating healthy and how to make recipes more healthful.
WDEL Health Watch, March 9, 2009 (mp3 file)
Mary Trotter quoted in this Health Watch segment about how to eat healthfully but still save money.
"Beyond 'Eat Your Peas:' For parents, keeping their kids healthy is anything but child's play," News Journal, December 9, 2008
Karyl Rattay, MD, and Lynn Chaiken quoted in this article about the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, discipline, self-esteem and sleep in children.
"Keep Rewards Simple When Kids Make the Grade," News Journal, November 9, 2008
Doug Tynan, PhD, quoted in this article about rewards and report cards.
"Kids: Get Outside and Get Healthy" News Journal, October 28, 2008
Kate Dupont-Phillips and Patti Miller quoted in this article about the benefits of physical activity and getting outdoors. Our No Child Left Inside initiative is also mentioned.
"Sugar Savvy," News Journal, June 3, 2008
News article regarding misconceptions about the amount of sugar in most popular soft drinks and juices.
"Democrats debate children's issues," News Journal, May 29, 2008
Recap of Democratic gubernatorial debate in Delaware regarding children's issues.
"Good news on obesity tempered by knowledge more work must be done," News Journal, May 29, 2008
Editorial on the issue of Delaware childhood obesity rates and promoting 5-2-1-Almost None.
