Eat Smart Play Hard Video News
Developer: Child Nutrition & Wellness, Kansas Department of Education
Date: 2012This resource highlights the work of Kansas Schools to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and assist families in living healthier lives. The ESPH Video News features videos, recipes, newsletters, and other resources about how to eat smart and play hard at school and at home.
Season 1: 2010-2011
Issue 1
- Newsletter (PDF | 828 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Boosing Fiber Rich Food (WMV | 41.5 MB)
USD 345 Seaman, Seaman Middle School, Topeka, Kansas
Kaye Kabus, food service director, and her staff incorporate healthful fiber into school meals that students enjoy.- Play Hard! - Learning to be Fit for Life (WMV | 38 MB)
USD 345 Seaman, Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Topeka, Kansas
Jane Hennes, physical education teacher, helps her students prepare to be fit for life.- Taking it Home! - Black Bean & Corn Salsa (WMV | 30.5 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Learn how to prepare a delicious, versatile salsa that is loaded with fiber and flavor. Download the recipe here (PDF | 423 KB).- Photos of featured schools: Learning to be Fit for Life
Issue 2
- Newsletter (PDF | 677 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Vary Your Veggies (WMV | 45.9 MB)
USD 250 Pittsburg, Geroge E. Nettels Elementary School, Pittsburg, Kansas
See how Kelly Horn and her staff help students learn to enjoy a wide variety of vegetables at George E. Nettels Elementary School in USD 250 Pittsburg, Kansas.- Play Hard! - Something Fun for Everyone (WMV | 42.2 MB)
USD 413 Chanute, Chanute High School, Chanute, Kansas
Physical activity means finding an activity that is right for you. Not all physical activity means organized sports. Take a look at the variety of activities students enjoy in Michelle DiLisio's classes at Chanute High School, USD 413, in Kansas.- Taking it Home! - Green & Gold Salad (WMV | 24.8 MB)
with Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Green and Gold Salad is colorful and has both vegetables and fruit. Join Lori Hutchinson and Allison Wolters as they make this salad that also has an unexpected "crunch".
Download the recipe here (PDF | 469 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 3
- Newsletter (PDF | 595 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Serve More Whole Grain (WMV | 40.9 MB)
USD 308 Hutchison, Lincoln Elementary School, Hutchison, Kansas
USD 460 Hesston, Hesston High School, Hesston, Kansas
Many Kansas schools are increasing whole grains in school meals. Learn how Hutchinson USD 308 and Hesston USD 460 are including more whole grains to make school meals more nutritious.- Play Hard! - Activities from A to Z (WMV | 42.6 MB)
USD 373 Newton, Slate Creek Elementary School, Newton, Kansas
Watch how Jim Brown encourages students to be active. He uses creative and inexpensive ideas to promote physical activity in his classes at Slate Creek Elementary School, USD 373 Newton.- Taking it Home! - 51% Whole Grain Bread (WMV | 24.4 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Whole grains are a healthy alternative to grains that are refined. Watch as Lori Hutchinson and Allison prepare bread that contains 51% whole grains. Download the recipe here (PDF | 267 KB).- Taking it Home! - Pumpkin Chip Muffins (WMV | 26.0 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
These delicious Pumpkin Chip Muffins are made with whole grain flour. Several variations of the recipe allow you to prepare a healthy treat your family willl love. Download the recipe here (PDF | 507 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 4
- Newsletter (PDF | 671 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Limit Fat in the Diet (WMV | 43.2 MB)
USD 259 Wichita, Wichita Central Production Facility, Wichita, Kansas
See how Vicki Hoffman and her staff limit the fat in school meals served to students in USD 259 Wichita, Kansas.- Play Hard! - Fantastic Fitness Fun (WMV | 36.7 MB)
USD 259 Wichita, Park Elementary School, Wichita, Kansas
Learn how Randy McVay of Park Elementary in USD 259 Wichita, Kansas makes fitness fun for his students and how parents can apply these techniques at home.- Taking it Home! - Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup (WMV | 29.5 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Learn how to make a creamy low-fat version of Chicken and Vegetable Soup. Join Lori Hutchinson and Allison Wolters as they prepare a healthy version of a favorite "comfort food". Download the recipe here (PDF | 289 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 5
- Newsletter (PDF | 679 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Using Low-fat Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt (WMV | 49.2 MB)
- USD 453 Leavenworth, Earl M Lawson Elementary, Leavenworth, Kansas
Many children do not consume an adequate amount of calcium. Cynthia Schrader shares how she incorporates dairy products into school meals in Leavenworth Kansas, USD 453.- Play Hard! - Kids Growing Up Healthy and Smart (WMV | 34.9 MB)
USD 204 Bonner Springs, Bonnor Springs Elementary School, Bonnor Springs, Kansas
Join Beau Bragg, PE teacher at Bonner Springs Elementary School. At this Kansas school, Beau is integrating academics into PE classes. Let's see how this looks in his classroom.- Taking it Home! - Sunrise Fruit & Yogurt Parfait (WMV | 24.4 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
A simple healthy recipe destined to become a family favorite! Watch as the Sunrise Fruit & Yogurt Parfait is prepared using only a few ingredients. Download the recipe here (PDF | 229 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 6
- Newsletter (PDF | 606 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Meeting the Challenge of Rising Food Costs (WMV | 41.9 MB)
USD 348 Baldwin City, Baldwin City Intermediate Center, Baldwin City, Kansas
Julie Henry often serves noodles and pasta at Baldwin City Schools in Kansas USD 348 because the kids love them and they are economical. Take a look at the Chicken & Noodles served in this school district.- Play Hard! - Turning Kids onto Activity through Technology (WMV | 40.9 MB)
USD 229 Blue Valley, Lakewood Middle School, Overland Park, Kansas
See how Jill Cundiff uses a variety of technologies to get her students excited about physical activity at Lakewood Middle School in USD 229 Blue Valley in Overland Park, Kansas.- Taking it Home! - Chicken & Noodles (WMV | 28.5 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Chicken & Noodles is a great family meal! Watch as Lori Hutchinson and Allison Wolters prepare this favorite.Download the recipe here (PDF | 153 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 7
- Newsletter (PDF | 644 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Be Salt Savvy - Cut Back on Sodium (WMV | 42.8 MB)
USD 394 Rose Hill, Rose Hill Primary, Rose Hill, Kansas
USD 265 Goddard, Goddard Middle School, Goddard, Kansas
Kansas school districts are serving meals with reduced amounts of sodium. Two districts that are being "Salt Savvy" and cutting back on sodium are USD 394 Rose Hill and USD 265 Goddard. Watch as Jeanne Munsell, Food Service Director at Rose Hill and former Goddard Food Service Director, Greg Kalina, explain how they are accomplishing this goal while pleasing students.- Play Hard! - Balance & Movement to Boost Learning (WMV | 37.2 MB)
USD 394 Rose Hill, Rose Hill Primary School, Rose Hill, Kansas
Rose Hill Kansas, USD 394, PE classes help students learn balance and movement skills. Watch Meggin DeMoss and her students as they have fun and boost learning at the same time.- School Wellness and Fitness that Works (WMV | 36.6 MB)
USD 265 Goddard, Goddard Academy, Goddard, Kansas
Brenda Sharp at Goddard Academy created Wellness Wednesdays for students. See how this unique program involves not only students but teachers as well.- Taking it Home! - Italian Pasta Bake (WMV | 32.3 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Italian Pasta Bake ---same great flavor and taste but a lower sodium version. Watch how easy this healthy recipe is to make! Download the recipe here (PDF | 241 KB).- Taking it Home! - Soft Tacos (WMV | 25.2 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Soft Tacos can taste great and be healthy at the same time. Watch as Lori Hutchinson and Allison Wolters use a seasoning blend to reduce sodium in this family favorite. Download the recipe here (PDF | 253 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 8
- Newsletter (PDF | 803 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Go Green (WMV | 37.7 MB)
USD 512 Shawnee Mission, Roesland Elementary, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Roesland Elementary School in the Kansas Shawnee Mission School District is "Going Green". Learn how school food service is implementing a waste diversion program and helping the planet.- Play Hard! - Out of the Ordinary Activities (WMV | 39.5 MB)
USD 512 Shawnee Mission, Highlands Elementary, Prairie Village, Kansas
There's nothing ordinary about the activities in this Kansas physical class at Highlands Elementary in USD 512, Shawnee Mission. Join teacher Michelle Lawson and her class as they engage in activities in celebration of Seuss's birthday.- Favorite Chef Salad
Increase your fresh vegetable consumption with this main dish salad. Download the recipe here (PDF | 235 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 9
- Newsletter (PDF | 975 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Jazz Up Your Menu with Fruit (WMV | 43.4 MB)
USD 237 Smith Center, Smith Center High School, Smith Center, Kansas
In Smith Center Kansas schools, fruit is served daily with school meals in a variety of colorful ways. Look at the Citrus Fruit Cup being prepared for lunch as well as the fruit bar offered daily at the high school.- Play Hard! - Making Fitness Testing Meaningful (WMV | 40.1 MB)
USD 457 Garden City, Garden City Senior High School, Garden City, Kansas
Join Jane Schneider at Garden City Sr High School in one of her PE classes. This Kansas school excels in planning wellness and fitness activities and setting goals based on fitness testing.- Taking it Home! - Citrus Fruit Cup (WMV | 23.5 MB)
Lori Hutchinson, ESPH Newscaster, and Allison Wolters, RD
Citrus Fruit Cup is a popular recipe in Kansas schools. Watch as Lori Hutchinson and Allison Wolters show you how to make it at home. It's sure to become a family favorite! Download the recipe here (PDF | 625 KB).- Photos of featured schools:
Issue 10
- Newsletter (PDF | 692 KB)
- Eat Smart! - Keeping Food Safe (WMV | 41.9 MB)
USD 305 Salina, Salina Central High School, Salina, Kansas
Everyone should know how to keep food safe! Join Cindy Foley as she shows how the Salina Kansas schools implement food safety procedures. Cindy also shares tips for food safety at home.- Play Hard! - Team Work in Action (WMV | 43.7 MB)
USD 307 Ell-Saline, Ell-Saline Elementary School, Salina, Kansas
Learning to be a team player is an important life skill. Watch as Krista Russell engages students at Ell-Saline Elementary in fun activities that help them learn the importance of team work.- Photos of featured schools:
