Obesity Prevention
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.
There are multiple ways to reduce and prevent childhood obesity and undernourishment. Action for Healthy Kids is dedicated to work with schools, families and communities to help underprivileged kids learn to be healthier and ready to learn.
An article that addresses the concern in obesity in children and preventative measures we can take. The website features a nutrition center which contains healthy diet goals, heart-smart shopping, healthy cooking, recipes, and information on dining out.
Addresses the challenges of combating childhood obesity, as well as the steps to take to make a difference.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides resources for kids, teachers, and parents to learn how to eat healthy in an attempt to prevent obesity.
This is a movement to get America more active. There are blogs, articles, and other resources for interested parties to learn more about health and being active.
Address multiple causes and preventive measures when handling obesity in our youth
The how to handbook on how to start and fund your own obesity prevention program
Fire up your feet is a program built around increasing physical activity for students before, during, and after school hours. Students and parents can register for the program and get access to plenty of free resources.
The Healthy Behaviors Initiative addresses serious health problems facing students in low-income communities throughout California and most at risk of obesity. Through its work, Healthy Behaviors is demonstrating the important role that afterschool programs can play in addressing the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States.