Exploring Nutrition News features brief summaries of the latest nutrition research that you can use to keep nutrition teaching current, answer students' questions and expand your knowledge base.

This month's features:

• American Academy of Pediatrics Releases New Statement Regarding Children and Heart Health
• Coming This Fall! FREE School Wellness Activation Kit for Your School
• New Study Shows That Children Benefit from Drinking Flavored Milk
• DASH Eating Plan Improves Teens' Blood Pressure and Diet
• More Frequent Breakfast Consumption Protects Adolescents from Overweight
• School Environment Changes Help Stop Weight Gain
• Fast Fact: New Online Menu Planner Helps You Build Better Diets