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California's Obesity Crisis: Focus on Solutions - What Schools Can Do |
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These briefs, released today by the Public Health Institute and funded through a grant from the California Endowment, provide a quick, easy-to-use reference for high profile subjects in the school nutrition/physical activity environment. They should be used to educate state and local policymakers as they work towards solutions for school environments. |
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Changing the Scene – Improving the School Nutrition Environment |
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Free tool kit that addresses the entire school nutrition environment from a commitment to nutrition and physical activity, pleasant eating experiences, quality school meals, other healthy food options, nutrition education and marketing the issue to the public. This kit can help local people take action to improve their school's nutrition environment. The kit includes a variety of tools for use at the local level to raise awareness and address school environment issues that influence students' eating and physical activity practices. |
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Conneticut State Department of Education |
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Great site with a lot of tips and tools to create healthy nutrition environments in schools. |
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Coordinated School Health |
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Minnesota Department of Health Coordinated School Program website. |
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Healthy Food, Healthy Kid |
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This seven-page guide was produced by parents at Aptos Middle School in San
Francisco as a project to describe how parents can get rid of junk food at their children’s
schools (PDF). |
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Nutrition Explorations |
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Free resources from the Dairy Council. |
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The Edible Schoolyard |
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In collaboration with Martin Luther King Junior Middle School, "provides urban public school students with a one-acre organic garden and a kitchen classroom. Using food systems as a unifying concept, students learn how to grow, harvest, and prepare nutritious seasonal produce." |
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U.S. Obesity Trends 1985 to 2003 |
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Download the free PowerPoint of the CDC obesity trends maps. |
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Food Time Line |
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Ever wondered who came up with the idea for fruit salad? Or, when rice was first grown in the US? Find unlimited fun food history facts to share with your students here! |
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Action for Healthy Kids |
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American Cancer Society, Texas Affiliate |
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American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate |
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This links to the national web site which directs the user to the Texas page.Identify local chapters and volunteers of who can help support your school’s coordinated health program. |
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Texas Department of Health, Texas Diabetes Council |
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The Texas Diabetes Council at the Texas Department of Health addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for all people with diabetes and the health care professionals who care for them. |
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Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke |
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A major goal of the Council is to support school based programs and Coordinate health education, public awareness and community outreach activities provided by public and private organizations. |
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Texas Education Agency, Regional Educational Service Centers |
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School Health Specialists at the regional service centers provide training and support for coordinated school health programs. |
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Texas Medical Association, Project WATCH |
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Project Watch is a new cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention education program which address weight, activity, tobacco, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. The TMA assists local school districts and schools with implementation of coordinated School health programs. |
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Healthier US School Challenge |
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The Secretary of Agriculture launched the Healthier US School Challenge. This is a voluntary certification for schools that are willing to establish nutrition standards for foods and beverages beyond the school meals program, and provide opportunities for nutrition education and physical activity. This first year it is only available for elementary schools. To review the standards, criteria, and instructions for applying for certification, visit this website. |
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National Coordinating Committee on School Health and Safety (NCCSHS) |
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Includes a host of national resources related to school health including 64 member national organizations, six Federal agency sponsors and over 360 web sites. |
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School Health Index |
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance |
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Canada’s Physical Activity Guide Website |
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Great physical activity resources for folks of all ages. |
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CASPER - Concerned Adults & Students for Physical Education Reform |
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CASPER,a non-profit, grass-roots advocacy organization, is responding to the need for quality physical education programs that help students become, and stay, physically active. |
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P.E.4Life |
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P.E.4LIFE is a non-profit, advocacy organization dedicated to the delivery of health, fitness and sports activities to all students, every day in school. Grat resources and materials. |
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PE Central |
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Site for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students. Our goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. A large variety of activities, assessment ideas, and games. |
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P.E. Links4U |
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Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Grant Information |
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Presidents Challenge Physical Activity and Awards Program |
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Station PE |
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Station To Station music CDs make it possible for teachers to concentrate on teaching and interacting with students rather that the task of timing management. Lesson plans and task sheets keep students motivated and moving. |
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Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance |
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Dole 5-A-Day |
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Yes, its a commercial site, but it has some great nutrition information for kids. You'll find activities, recipes, facts, and activities. |
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DJ Spot's Tooned In School Menu |
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HealthBarn® USA |
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Practical Tools, Humor and Creativity Energize Families to Make the Right Choices With Confidence |
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Kids Health |
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The Healthy Refrigerator |
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Sports Illustrated For Kids |
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Get the latest sports news, try you hand at some games, learn about some great moments in sports, create a caption for a photo, and get tips from the pros! |
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TEAM Nutrition USA |
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USDA For Kids |
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