Chicago Wolves

The Chicago Wolves are excited to present “Howl for Health”, a program challenging America’s youth and their families and schools to incorporate physical activity into the everyday lives of students. Since 1980, obesity has more than doubled among children ages 2-3 and more than tripled among youth ages 6-11 and adolescents ages 12-19. Recent data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in May 2008, continue to underscore the staggering health effects from obesity which include: increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers from this epidemic in children.

“Howl for Health” is designed to use Wolves’ resources to bring America’s sedentary habits to light and initiate changes that can be used to maintain a healthy lifestyle for our students. This program uses activity charts, healthy lifestyle tips and posters to create an environment of self-awareness in the home and the schools. 

In addition to the activity goal charts, we are using a physical fitness test to help students see improvement in their fitness level. Four physical tests will be administered by the physical education teacher and can include: a shuttle run, sit-up minute test, push up test, one mile run/walk, sit and reach or any other test of your choosing. The students will be tested in the beginning of the program and then again at the conclusion to determine improvement.                

Those students who improve in three of the four physical tests AND/OR complete their activity charts will receive a certificate redeemable for a complimentary ticket to a select 2009-10 Chicago Wolves home game.

If your school or district is interested in participating in the “Howl for Health” presented by the Chicago Wolves, please contact Victoria Zimmerman at 847-832-1954 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

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“I love making fruit smoothies to have with any meal of the day. My favorite flavor for smoothies is raspberry and blueberry.”

Rileys Rasberry Smoothie

• 1/2 Cup washed, stemmed raspberries
• Honey to taste
• 1/2 Cup plain, low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 Cup orange juice

Fill with a few ice cubes in a blender, blend and sit back to enjoy a Wolves game!

Alternate recipe:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen red raspberries
• 1 cup nonfat or 1 percent milk
• 3 Tbsp. red raspberry preserves
• 4 ice cubes
• 2 scoops plain or vanilla soy protein powder

Combine ingredients in blender. Cover and blend at high speed for about 1 minute.

Makes 2 servings.

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