LiveFIT NH is a new NHPTV community engagement project that encourages healthy eating and physical activity in children and adults. With its partner organizations statewide, LiveFIT NH demonstrates - through television segments, education and outreach activities, and online resources - how individuals, families, schools and communities can combat childhood obesity trends so all Granite Staters can live fit and well. |
Recent Updates
Statins
Could seemingly healthy people benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin drugs? NH Outlook's Beth Carroll talks with a researcher and cardiologist about a new study that suggests it could. ... >>>
Mysterious Killer - Long QT Syndrome
It kills children and young adults alike. Until recently, little was known about the often fatal heart disorder Long QT syndrome. NH Outlook's Phil Vaughn speaks with a family in Lyme, NH that lives with the disorder.
Rural Health Care
Many North Country residents face challenges in finding local health care. NH Outlook's Richard Ager visits Colebrook to hear how the state's smallest hospital is dealing with the problem. ... >>>
Good Nutrition Made Easy
The U.S. obesity rate makes news headlines almost daily. Over the past two decades Americans grew, and grew. Nearly thirty percent of us are now overweight or obese. ... >>>
Food Allergies
For most kids, a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk is a healthy snack. But for a growing number of children that snack could be fatal. The reason is food allergies, which now affect an estimated 4% of all children, and can result in death. ... >>>
Eating well on a budget
Good eating habits can begin at an early age. For many families, however, proper nutrition seems like an expensive undertaking. Curiosity got the best of NH Outlook’s Beth Carroll as to whether young teens can buy, prepare and then enjoy a healthy meal -- all without breaking the bank. ... >>>
Mindless Eating
If you've ever gone into a sub shop, ordered a low fat sandwich and left with a brownie, chips and soda you're not alone. Most of us make hundreds of food decisions every day and those choices can lead to over-eating. ... >>>
Aging and Exercise
It seems the older we get, the younger we want to be. Doctors now say they know what keeps us young. It is exercise. It lowers the risk of disease, keeps the body strong and helps slow down the biological clock. ... >>>
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Stroke is third on the list. Those two leading health problems take the lives of 1,500 New Hampshire women every year. ... >>>
The Media's Influence on Healthy Eating
How often do you think about the impact that the media has on your health? Chances are not as often as you should be. In today's world, advertisements can be found almost anywhere. ... >>>
Food Security in New Hampshire
A recent study in New Hampshire says that a third of the state's children are overweight or obese. Getting children outside and exercising is a good way to counter that trend. ... >>>
Take The Challenge
When we launched the LiveFit NH series in the fall of 2006, we challenged families throughout the state to change their lifestyle; it's called the LiveFit Challenge. ... >>>
For the Love of Food Dinner Party
Eating healthy isn't always easy. In fact, a lot of times it can be really hard. But there are ways to continue eating the types of food that you love without having to completely alter your diet. ... >>>
No More Diets
Many experts are saying your best bet for losing weight and keeping it off is not to diet at all. It's to change your entire relationship with food. ... >>>
Type 2 Diabetes
The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes cases is on the rise. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) an estimated 50% of children with this dangerous chronic disease are going undiagnosed. ... >>>
Fighting Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in New Hampshire, claiming nearly four thousand lives a year. It's not just an old person's disease. It can strike at any age in every community at every income level. ... >>>
Healthy Fast Food Choices
In the 1940's, two brothers from Manchester introduced a new culinary concept to America: fast food. Opening the first McDonald's restaurant in California created a ripple effect across the country. ... >>>
Food Labels
There is a lot of nutritional information on food labels, but only if you know what to look for. Dietitian Eileen Behan guides us through the food label maze.
Eating Well
In this LiveFIT NH segment, Outlook producer Phil Vaughn introduces us to the Desmarais family of Epping. When six year old Matt was diagnosed with liver problems due to obesity, his mom made dietary changes for the whole family. ... >>>
Circusfit and Physical Education in Schools
Outlook's Phil Vaughn looks at New Hampshire school guidelines for keeping kids fit. While there is a requirement that schools provide a physical education component, there is no requirement for physical activity. ... >>>
Brown Bag Snack and
Lunch Tips
Surprisingly, school lunches are often a lot healthier than what kids bring from home. Many students bring soda, candy and other snack foods. But even if you pack healthy foods in that brown bag, it doesn't mean children will eat it. ... >>>
Grading School Lunches
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of school-aged Americans are overweight or obese. That number is almost four times what it was in the 1970's. ... >>>
Could seemingly healthy people benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin drugs? NH Outlook's Beth Carroll talks with a researcher and cardiologist about a new study that suggests it could. ... >>>
Mysterious Killer - Long QT Syndrome
It kills children and young adults alike. Until recently, little was known about the often fatal heart disorder Long QT syndrome. NH Outlook's Phil Vaughn speaks with a family in Lyme, NH that lives with the disorder.
Rural Health Care
Many North Country residents face challenges in finding local health care. NH Outlook's Richard Ager visits Colebrook to hear how the state's smallest hospital is dealing with the problem. ... >>>
Good Nutrition Made Easy
The U.S. obesity rate makes news headlines almost daily. Over the past two decades Americans grew, and grew. Nearly thirty percent of us are now overweight or obese. ... >>>
Food Allergies
For most kids, a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk is a healthy snack. But for a growing number of children that snack could be fatal. The reason is food allergies, which now affect an estimated 4% of all children, and can result in death. ... >>>
Eating well on a budget
Good eating habits can begin at an early age. For many families, however, proper nutrition seems like an expensive undertaking. Curiosity got the best of NH Outlook’s Beth Carroll as to whether young teens can buy, prepare and then enjoy a healthy meal -- all without breaking the bank. ... >>>
Mindless Eating
If you've ever gone into a sub shop, ordered a low fat sandwich and left with a brownie, chips and soda you're not alone. Most of us make hundreds of food decisions every day and those choices can lead to over-eating. ... >>>
Aging and Exercise
It seems the older we get, the younger we want to be. Doctors now say they know what keeps us young. It is exercise. It lowers the risk of disease, keeps the body strong and helps slow down the biological clock. ... >>>
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Stroke is third on the list. Those two leading health problems take the lives of 1,500 New Hampshire women every year. ... >>>
The Media's Influence on Healthy Eating
How often do you think about the impact that the media has on your health? Chances are not as often as you should be. In today's world, advertisements can be found almost anywhere. ... >>>
Food Security in New Hampshire
A recent study in New Hampshire says that a third of the state's children are overweight or obese. Getting children outside and exercising is a good way to counter that trend. ... >>>
Take The Challenge
When we launched the LiveFit NH series in the fall of 2006, we challenged families throughout the state to change their lifestyle; it's called the LiveFit Challenge. ... >>>
For the Love of Food Dinner Party
Eating healthy isn't always easy. In fact, a lot of times it can be really hard. But there are ways to continue eating the types of food that you love without having to completely alter your diet. ... >>>
No More Diets
Many experts are saying your best bet for losing weight and keeping it off is not to diet at all. It's to change your entire relationship with food. ... >>>
Type 2 Diabetes
The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes cases is on the rise. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) an estimated 50% of children with this dangerous chronic disease are going undiagnosed. ... >>>
Fighting Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in New Hampshire, claiming nearly four thousand lives a year. It's not just an old person's disease. It can strike at any age in every community at every income level. ... >>>
Healthy Fast Food Choices
In the 1940's, two brothers from Manchester introduced a new culinary concept to America: fast food. Opening the first McDonald's restaurant in California created a ripple effect across the country. ... >>>
Food Labels
There is a lot of nutritional information on food labels, but only if you know what to look for. Dietitian Eileen Behan guides us through the food label maze.
Eating Well
In this LiveFIT NH segment, Outlook producer Phil Vaughn introduces us to the Desmarais family of Epping. When six year old Matt was diagnosed with liver problems due to obesity, his mom made dietary changes for the whole family. ... >>>
Circusfit and Physical Education in Schools
Outlook's Phil Vaughn looks at New Hampshire school guidelines for keeping kids fit. While there is a requirement that schools provide a physical education component, there is no requirement for physical activity. ... >>>
Brown Bag Snack and
Lunch Tips
Surprisingly, school lunches are often a lot healthier than what kids bring from home. Many students bring soda, candy and other snack foods. But even if you pack healthy foods in that brown bag, it doesn't mean children will eat it. ... >>>
Grading School Lunches
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of school-aged Americans are overweight or obese. That number is almost four times what it was in the 1970's. ... >>>
| Originally Aired Title |
| 3/1/2009 | Statins |
| 3/1/2009 | Mysterious Killer - Long QT Syndrome |
| 3/1/2009 | Rural Health Care |
| 12/14/2008 | Good Nutrition Made Easy |
| 12/14/2008 | Food Allergies |
| 12/14/2008 | Eating well on a budget |
| 3/2/2008 | Mindless Eating |
| 3/2/2008 | Aging and Exercise |
| 3/2/2008 | Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention |
| 6/24/2007 | The Media's Influence on Healthy Eating |
| 6/24/2007 | Food Security in New Hampshire |
| 6/24/2007 | Take The Challenge |
| 6/24/2007 | For the Love of Food Dinner Party |
| 4/29/2007 | No More Diets |
| 3/25/2007 | Type 2 Diabetes |
| 2/25/2007 | Fighting Heart Disease |
| 1/28/2007 | Healthy Fast Food Choices |
| 11/14/2006 | Food Labels |
| 11/14/2006 | Eating Well |
| 10/24/2006 | Circusfit and Physical Education in Schools |
| 9/19/2006 | Brown Bag Snack and Lunch Tips |
| 9/19/2006 | Grading School Lunches |
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Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
HNH Foundation
Byrne Foundation
Endowment for Health
Northeast Delta Dental
A Market Natural Foods
Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth
National Center for Outreach
Baldwin Foundation
Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
HNH Foundation
Byrne Foundation
Endowment for Health
Northeast Delta Dental
A Market Natural Foods
Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth
National Center for Outreach
Baldwin Foundation
Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation
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