3 free handouts, 5 great strategies, 7 new nuggets and a teacher wish program - Happy Monday

Dear Usman, This Monday is jam-packed full of goodies for you! We've presented 5 important things you need to know about the new AHA/ACC Obesity Guidelines. Plus there is an interesting report about sports drinks and weight gain in children. We're also happy to introduce some Holiday Gift and Survival Guides to help you with shopping and leftovers. We're also delighted to introduce a new Teacher's Wish List program. And speaking of new items, there are 7 new bookmarks that you have to check out in the store. This week: 5 Things About the New Obesity Guidelines That You Won't Want to Miss (includes free handout plus free infographic download) Holiday Gift Guide Holiday Survival Guide: Thanksgiving Leftover Edition with free handout Recipe: Apple Yogurt Plate Teacher Wish Program for Health and Nutrition Education Materials Nuggets of the Week: 7 New Bookmarks Special Research Article: Do Sports Drinks Promote Obesity? The sale of other sugar-sweetened drinks, including "sports drinks," continues to grow. A study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the Obesity Society suggested that the public perception of sports drinks being a healthier option than sodas may be incorrect. Data on nearly 11,000 children (9-11 years old initially) of participants in the ongoing Nurses' Health Study II were tracked over time by Dr. Alison Field and her colleagues at Harvard's Medical School. After 2 years of follow-up, the kids gained almost 2 lbs on average for each can of soda they drank daily. However, this study also found that kids put on even more weight for each bottle of sports drink that they consumed daily. On average, each bottle of sports drink consumed daily resulted in a weight gain of 3.5 lbs over two years. Over the life of this study, which began in 2004, consumption of sugar-sweetened sodas declined slightly among the participants, which mirrors the national trend, but the consumption of sports drinks, particularly among boys, increased significantly, which also matches the national trend. A typical sports drink is sold in a 20-ounce bottle and provides about 125 kcal of sugar. By contrast, sodas are most commonly sold in 12-ounce individual cans or bottles, and contain 120 kcal of sugar. Many schools, often pressured by parents, are now removing sodas from their vending machines and replacing them with presumably healthier sports drinks. So while most Americans are becoming increasingly aware that consuming sugar-sweetened sodas likely promotes weight gain, the shift toward sports drinks seems to be driven by a successful marketing strategy that is promoting salty sugar-water as part of a healthy lifestyle. As a result, many parents now buy sports drinks instead of sodas, thinking they are in fact a healthier option for their kids. However, while sports drinks may be somewhat lower in sugar than sodas (per ounce) they also typically come in larger containers. In addition to sugar, sports drinks also have far more salt/sodium than sodas, and increased dietary salt promotes increased thirst. Bottom Line: With both obesity and hypertension on the rise in children in the United States, it seems likely that the increasing consumption of sports drinks in kids is at least partially responsible. Both children and adults should be encouraged to consume water when thirsty rather than sports drinks. By James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN
5 Things About the New Obesity Guidelines That You Won't Want to Miss  This week, we're going to take a look at the guidelines for managing obesity, as stated in the 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and The Obesity Society. Find out more! Read how the new guidelines will affect food and nutrition professionals by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDE Holiday Gift Guide The holiday season is here, and with it comes holiday parties, gift exchanges, and fundraisers. If you're looking for presents for any of these occasions, consider offering the gift of health! Check it our today! Give yourself the gift of health and time with a new subscription or renewal to Communicating Food for Health Newsletter and Member Library and get a free 2014 Food and Nutrition Calendar. Teacher Wish List Program for Health and Nutrition Education Materials Find out more about the Teacher Wish List Program Here are some exciting links to perk up your December: December Calendar December Recipes December Clipart Cheers and have a great week... Judy Doherty, PC II Publisher 800-462-2352 Just call or hit reply to this email if you need anything. We love feedback and requests!	Apple Yogurt Plate Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1.25 cups Total Time: 5 min | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min Ingredients: 1/2 apple, cored 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon toasted walnut pieces 1 tsp honey Directions: Slice the apple very thin and place on a large plate. Scoop the yogurt on top of the apple slices using an ice cream scoop. Top with toasted walnuts and drizzled honey. Chef's Tips: It is helpful to warm the honey slightly so that it drizzles easier. Allergens: Milk, Tree Nut Holiday Survival Guide: Thanksgiving Leftover Edition Skip the post-Thanksgiving blahs with some fantastic recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers... Learn more about the Turkey and Cranberry Tower Nugget of the Week: Bookmarks with Healthy Lessons Get 50 for $16.99
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