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Join Our Upcoming LiveWell Moms Lunch and Learn “Making Healthy Changes at School”

LiveWell Colorado Blog — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:33:37 +0000

Communities at the Capitol: A Reflection on Our Recent Experience

LiveWell Colorado Blog — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:52:41 +0000

With the current Colorado legislative session scheduled to adjourn in less than a month, we wanted to reflect back on our recent experience at LiveWell Colorado’s Day at the Capitol. This was our fifth time at the capitol and Ami Nathwani, Healthy Lifestyle La Plata Executive Director, and I were really excited.

Support Smart Snacks in Schools

LiveWell Colorado Blog — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:19:13 +0000

The Colorado Health Report Card: Keeping Colorado Competitive

Maren Stewart — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:13:43 +0000

Improving the health of Coloradans, including preventing and reducing obesity, could lead to a more economically competitive Colorado.

Kick-off National Nutrition Month by Shopping Smarter at the Grocery Store

LiveWell Colorado Blog — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:19:32 +0000

It’s National Nutrition Month, which gives us another reminder to make sure we’re getting the nutrition our bodies need and deserve.

Get “Pinspiration” from LiveWell Colorado

LiveWell Colorado Blog — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:05:14 +0000

Taking a Bite out of Childhood Obesity: New Proposed School Snack Standards

Maren Stewart — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:42:18 +0000

From packaged donuts drowning in sugar to mini pizzas laden with sodium and fat, unhealthy snacks sold in our kids’ schools are contributing to our growing childhood obesity epidemic. Fortunately, a positive ingredient for change may be moving forward.

Continuing the Momentum at LiveWell Colorado’s Day at the Capitol

Maren Stewart — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:36:11 +0000

On February 7, LiveWell Colorado joined together with our 24 LiveWell Colorado communities, local partners and legislators for our 4th Annual Day at the Capitol.

This event provided LiveWell Colorado with the opportunity to raise awareness of our mission to prevent and reduce obesity in the state, educate our community coordinators about the legislative process while connecting them to their respective legislators, and bring healthy eating and active living to the Capitol.

Make Your Voice Heard: Join our Grassroots Advocacy Power Program

Maren Stewart — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:48:27 +0000

With a new Colorado Legislative Session now underway, LiveWell Colorado invites you to join our Grassroots Advocacy Power Program (GAPP) to ensure your voice is heard on policy matters related to healthy eating and active living.

A Platform to Inspire, Invigorate and Invest in Systems Change

LiveWell Colorado Blog — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:13:44 +0000