Nutrition
SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s extensive community includes a diverse membership of health and physical educators, as well as advocates, supporters, and 50+ state affiliate organizations.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, to help encourage today’s youth to lead healthier lives.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United States, with the goal of improving overall public health.
PBS Kids for Parents offers resource for parents including topics such as child development, games, cooking activities, advice on various issues, fitness & nutrition, and book recommendations.
HealthyChildren.org is a website designed for parents by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.
The American School Health Association plans, develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and advocates for effective school health strategies that contribute to optimal health and academic outcomes for all children and youth.
This program improves the health of students by making simple changes to the whole school environment, not just the PE program, and at a fraction of what most similar programs cost.
The American Dietetic Association is world’s largest organization of food and nutritional professionals.
This chart provides information on the key components of four federally reimbursable snack programs to assist out of school time programs in finding the best fit.
From the California Department of Public Health, Champions for Change offers free information, tips, and tools that empower low-income families to eat healthier and become more physically active.
This site features practical information and tips to help you build a healthier diet based on USDA’s new food guidance icon, MyPlate.