The following links are full of resources to support your efforts. Please share more so that our work can increase. Please also look at the page listing Dekalb Schools with successful programs in place.
NPTA Health and Wellness Handout
Georgia PTA, Childhood Obesity
Let's Move!
CDC, Physical Activity Facts
School Health Index, an annual assessment required by EACH school
Nutrition in the classroom, Roommomspot.com
Alliance for Healthy Kids
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Fact Sheet on S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids
Mercola Sugar article
Fuel Up To Play 60 program
http://www.childobesity180.org/
www.walkbiketoschool.org Not sure where to start or have some questions? Nicole Hollis is happy to sit down with you or someone from your school to discuss the program, explain the benefits to schools, and jump-start your school's Safe Routes To School program. Please contact Nichole Hollis, School Outreach Coordinator-Metro Atlanta Region at 404.849.4517 or [email protected].
Explore their website at www.saferoutesga.org
kidsgardening.org, very helpful newsletters for schools with gardens
Georgia Shape, supporting and understanding the the FitnessGram and so much more!
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, FULL of great tips, ideas, & recipes!Healthy Students are Better Students, This report addresses why schools play a
more important role than ever in helping forge the nation’s future. It illuminates
the vital importance of improved nutrition and increased physical activity in creating an environment that enriches students’ readiness to learn.
http://amandaspeaks.com/ is a GREAT resource for High School settings to come inspire and learn from our mistakes. Please look at her site and consider hosting her at your school.
Georgia PTA, Childhood Obesity
Let's Move!
CDC, Physical Activity Facts
School Health Index, an annual assessment required by EACH school
Nutrition in the classroom, Roommomspot.com
Alliance for Healthy Kids
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Fact Sheet on S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids
Mercola Sugar article
Fuel Up To Play 60 program
http://www.childobesity180.org/
www.walkbiketoschool.org Not sure where to start or have some questions? Nicole Hollis is happy to sit down with you or someone from your school to discuss the program, explain the benefits to schools, and jump-start your school's Safe Routes To School program. Please contact Nichole Hollis, School Outreach Coordinator-Metro Atlanta Region at 404.849.4517 or [email protected].
Explore their website at www.saferoutesga.org
kidsgardening.org, very helpful newsletters for schools with gardens
Georgia Shape, supporting and understanding the the FitnessGram and so much more!
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, FULL of great tips, ideas, & recipes!Healthy Students are Better Students, This report addresses why schools play a
more important role than ever in helping forge the nation’s future. It illuminates
the vital importance of improved nutrition and increased physical activity in creating an environment that enriches students’ readiness to learn.
http://amandaspeaks.com/ is a GREAT resource for High School settings to come inspire and learn from our mistakes. Please look at her site and consider hosting her at your school.