Thirsty? Refresh with the #1 Thirst Quencher...WATER!

A healthy body needs water.
Fill yours up today!

Did you know?

• Water is the most important nutrient for active people.
• Between 70-80% of a child’s body is made up of water.
• When you exercise, you sweat, and when you sweat, you LOSE water and minerals. Drink LOTS of water and replace the water you lose when you sweat.
• Energy drinks, which contain HIGH amounts of sugar and calories, are NOT sport drinks and should never be used to replace water during exercise.

And remember, besides the great benefits water has as the #1 thirst quencher, it's also free!

Visit our website for more tips on how to add more water and low fat milk to your diet, and cut out the sugar-sweetened beverages -- it's easier than you think!

Let's Go! Selected By National CDC To Present Its Work at Public Health Grand Rounds Session

Let’s Go! was invited to present its work and model at the National CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds on Thursday, June 17th, 2010, in Atlanta, GA. June's Centers session, entitled The Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Threats and Opportunities, featured Dr. Victoria Rogers, Medical Director, Let’s Go! and Pediatrician at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

Click here for more information and here to link to the presentation.
FYI: Tory's piece comes in around minute 36:00.

Need Another Reason to Support Your School Nutrition Program?

Please join us in congratulating 8 school nutrition programs in Greater Portland in their efforts to improve the nutritional quality of the food and beverages offered at school. Falmouth, Freeport, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham and Yarmouth all made strides to meet the following goals:

• Eliminate whole and 2% milk
• Eliminate or limit the availability of french fries to once a week
• Limit serving desserts, that are not low in fat, as part of the National School Lunch Program, to no more than once a week
• Eliminate fried potato chips

For more information on Let's Go! School Nutrition Inititiative, click here.

Let’s Go! Awards 2011 Community Mini-Grant

Agencies collaborate to promote healthy eating and physical activity, preventing childhood obesity.

Let’s Go! issued a mini-grant of close to $10,000 to a consortium of Portland childcare providers. The funds will be used by Catherine Morrill Day Nursery, Youth and Family Outreach and St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center. These agencies will collaborate and share grant funds to ensure that all three environments are equipped with similar materials to promote healthy eating and physical activity. These are the important environmental changes that support childhood obesity prevention work that is already occurring in the facilities.

Click here for more information...

Where in the Region is Redy?

Redy is a native Mainer and has lived in the Portland area all his life. He appears at events and locations throughout the state.

Can you guess where Redy is in this photo?

Reply to this E-News with your answer. The first person to guess correctly will receive a Let's Go! Redy gift pack.
 

The answer to our last E-News WitRIR?

Redy attended the 2010 5210 Goes to School Symposium, held at the Garden Hilton in Auburn, and couldn't help but pose for a photo op by the lovely (and active!) falls between Auburn and Lewiston. Notice how he highlighted the scenic StoryWalk we had set up by the river.

Redy gives those of you who guessed correctly a big Red(y) thumbs-up!