Expert Alert - Starting a new school year the healthy way – The back to school toolkit

CIHR experts share healthy back to school tips

Attention: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters

For immediate release -

2011-21

Ottawa (August 16, 2011) - Summer is quickly coming to an end. Parents are now on the run to get everything their kids need for the beginning of school. But other than the usual list of school supplies, what else should parents think about before sending their kids off to class?

The following CIHR experts are available to share some tips on how to have a healthy back to school.

Experts

Well-balanced lunches and snacks for a healthy start
Ms. Meghan Lynch, CIHR-funded researcher, (Ottawa, ON)

How to prevent back pain for your child by choosing the right backpack and shoes?
Ms. Julie Côté, CIHR-funded researcher, (Montréal, QC)

School time schedule: when better nights bring better days
Dr. Reut Gruber, CIHR-funded researcher, (Verdun, QC)

Is your child's school environment healthy?
Dr. Colleen M. Davison, CIHR-funded researcher, (Ottawa, ON)

Back to school and the importance of good hygiene
Dr. Allison J McGeer, CIHR-funded researcher, (Toronto, ON)

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