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Friday, 13 August 2010 03:34 |
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Chick-fil-A's Back to School Party!
 
Thursday night, Oak Ridge kids and their parents said goodbye to summer at the Chick-fil-A Back to School Party. The place was packed and everyone enjoyed good food and good fun. The Chick-fil-A Cow was there with bells on! Deena Greer, with Chick-fil-A, put on this great event!
 
Balloon artist Ron Lighty created some amazing balloons shaped like backpacks, fishing poles and flowers.
   
Kids played fun games with the JakeBreak4Kids team, including the Wheel of Fun and Baseball Toss.
 
Lissa, JakeBreak4Kid's talented team member, did some awesome face painting. It was a great way to say so long to summer!
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 The BOTTOM LINE by Jake
Sugar is not always called 'sugar' on the food label. There are about 40 different types of sugar used in processed food. If sugar or sweetener is listed in the top three ingredients on a label - that means its high in sugar.
Sugars you might not recognize:
- Corn sweetener
- Corn sugar
- Corn syrup
- Dextrose
- High fructose corn syrup
- Sucrose
- Xylose
Artificial sweeteners are often used instead of sugar but they don't add any nutritional value to your food. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Aspartame
- Saccharin
- Neotame
- Splenda
The BOTTOM LINE: Drink water when you're thirsty!
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 22:46 |
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2010 Atomic Kids Triathlon
The JakeBreak4Kids team spent the morning helping out again with the Atomic Kids Triathlon in Oak Ridge. We had so much fun last year, we volunteered again!
Even though the Triathlon started in the morning, it was already hot! But that didn't slow these boys and girls down. They first swam across the Oak Ridge outdoor pool - 200 meters!
Then, they put on their bike stuff in the transition area, hopped on their bikes and started pedaling. This grueling 2 mile bike ride looked like it was mostly UPHILL!
Then, the kids came back to the transition area, dropped off their bikes and hit the pavement for a 1 mile run!
A big thanks to the Oak Ridge Police Department for closing the road and making the event so much safer!
Trophies and ribbons were awarded shortly after the event was over. In spite of the heat, the athletes, parents and volunteers had a great time! We'll see everyone next year!
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Thursday, 01 April 2010 03:02 |
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Willow Brook Bears Bust A Move!
The JakeBreak4Kids spent the morning working out with the Willow Brook Bears in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Jake and company created a fun, fast-paced exercise program just for this year's Intersession event.
All the students and teachers wore special MOVE shirts for the event. And move, they did!
Jake and his sidekick, Break, got the Bears moving with some warm-up exercises. Things got crazy as Jake and Break showed everyone how to do the JakeBreak4Kids Hip Hop!
The gym echoed as the students yelled "We are fit!" and "Bears on the Move!", while getting their hip hop on! Several teachers showed the students how to really bust a move!
Then, Jake challenged Break to some basketball. Jake showed the kids fun, b-ball exercises including free throws, dribble, pass, jump, shoot, and even a victory dance. We're not sure who won, but everyone had a great time!
Several lucky Bears got to spin the JakeBreak Wheel of Fitness. The giant Wheel of Fitness landed on many different exercises, like Swimmers' Arms, the Pumpkin Smash and the Power Punch!
After working up a sweat, Jake cooled things down. He reminded the students to get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. He also urged students and teacher to not skip breakfast. Jake then went around the gym, giving everyone a high-five for a job well done!
The Willow Brook Bears were definitely on the move today!
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JakeBreak4Kids Expo set for
SATURDAY, OCT. 9th
Mark your calendars because the 3rd Annual Jakebreak4Kids Expo will be held on Saturday, October 9th from 9am - 2pm at the Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge, TN. It's going to be bigger and better than last year, with plenty to do and see!
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is sponsoring the Expo again this year - hooray! Thanks to them and our other great sponsors, there will be plenty of free activities, music, events, races, and games - plus helpful info on staying safe and healthy.
If you would like to be part of the Expo as a sponsor, exhibitor, or volunteer - please email us! We'll see you there!
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Monday, 02 August 2010 03:19 |
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National Night Out 2010
National Night Out was a huge success! Randy Myers and the Oak Ridge Police Department and the Oak Ridge City Council put on a great event - again! Even though it was crazy hot, everyone had a great time!
The City of Oak Ridge's Electrical Department took to the skies, giving kids free rides in the bucket truck. The Oak Ridge Police Department put on a cool K-9 demonstration. The Oak Ridge Fire Department let kids squirt the fire hose. Everyone enjoyed delicious bar-b-cue, hot dogs and ice cream. The crowd rocked to music by Time Machine. They had all kinds of cool inflatables, too.
A very talented lady was doing amazing face painting! The heat to melted the paint and by the end of the night, it was one big smear. But it looked awesome for a little while!
At the JakeBreak4Kids booth, children enjoyed playing games, fishing and spinning the Wheel of Fun. It was fun meeting everyone! Can't wait to do it again next year!
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Jake - The mosquitoes are pretty bad right now where we live. Is insect repellent safe for kids?
Kathy, Statesville, NC
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I feel your pain, Kathy! I can't walk out the door without them attacking me! I looked into your question and here's what I found. Yes, insect repellent is safe if it's made with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus (all ingredients approved by the Environmental Protection Agency). But take some precautions. Too much of any chemical can be toxic, so your child should inhale as little as possible and use it sparingly. Apply repellent only when outdoors, avoid contact with open wounds and remind your kid to wash his hands after using it.
A friend of mine swears by Avon's Skin-So-Soft. She says it's pretty strong smelling, but she swears it does the trick.
~Jake
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Sunday, 27 September 2009 23:38 |
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JakeBreak4Kids at
Jefferson Middle
JakeBreak4Kids was on the scene this past Friday at Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge. We were part of the awesome health fair put on by Volunteer State Health Plan and Tennessee Coordinated Health. Kids got to spin the Wheel of Fitness, do some fun exercises, and learn about hydration. It was a great way to spend a Friday!
Kim Pemberton showed the kids just how much sugar is in a regular soda (a lot!).
Team JakeBreak got the Jefferson Middle School gym rockin' with some fun exercises! |
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