You hear about the dreaded extra 10 pounds many adults gain this time of year – but kids can also pack on extra weight. When you mix large amounts of goodies and extra calories with time off from school – when kids tend to indulge in sedentary activities like watching TV and playing video games – you get holiday weight gain. “A couple extra cookies or a specialty beverage during the holidays can quickly add up to extra weight gain,” said Lindsay Bailey, a registered dietitian in Akron Children’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. “An extra 500 calories each day contributes to 1 pound a week.” Bailey offers parents tips on how to help their kids enjoy the festivities without packing on the unwanted pounds.
You hear about the dreaded extra 10 pounds many adults gain this time of year – but kids can also pack on extra weight.
When you mix large amounts of goodies and extra calories with time off from school – when kids tend to indulge in sedentary activities like watching TV and playing video games – you get holiday weight gain.
“A couple extra cookies or a specialty beverage during the holidays can quickly add up to extra weight gain,” said Lindsay Bailey, a registered dietitian in Akron Children’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. “An extra 500 calories each day contributes to 1 pound a week.”
Bailey offers parents tips on how to help their kids enjoy the festivities without packing on the unwanted pounds.
Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Click on the link above to read the November newsletter from Akron Childrens Hospital on the topic of stress relief.
Posted Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Please click the link above for the PDF containing information about the Lakeview Auction to be held December 13, 2018 at 12:00pm at 2910 South Main Street Akron, OH 44319.
Posted Thursday, November 1, 2018
Join the Akron Area School Superintendents’ Association members from Summit, Medina, and Portage Counties as they discuss current school funding and policy issues with potential senate and house representatives. This event is being held on October 16, 2018. Click the link above and review the flyer for more details. Thank you and hope to see you there!
Posted Sunday, September 30, 2018
In the ongoing effort of Coventry High School to ensure that all of our students, notably our senior class, in enrolled, enlisted or employed at the end of this school year, we continue to welcome visitors into our school during lunch zones to meet and discuss options with our young men and women. This past week we were fortunate to have guests from Stark State College visit our students. Click the link above to check out who is visiting in October!
In partnership with Akron Children’s Hospital, Health Heroes of Ohio will be offering TDaP & Meningitis vaccination clinics at Coventry Middle School and High School on October 4th. These vaccinations are REQUIRED for school enrollment by the State of Ohio. Click on the article title to access the consent forms. Please return the consent form(s) to the school no later than Friday, September 28 to secure your child’s vaccination.Please know that these vaccines are no cost to your family – regardless of whether or not your student has health insurance coverage. If you have insurance coverage, your insurance company will be billed and you will not be charged any deductible or co-pay.
Please know that these vaccines are no cost to your family – regardless of whether or not your student has health insurance coverage. If you have insurance coverage, your insurance company will be billed and you will not be charged any deductible or co-pay.
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2018