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STUDENT & STAFF WELLNESS POLICY

Resources for Students

Nutrition Resources

  • Dole 5 A Day (Super Kids): This site contains games, activities and recipes for kids who want to learn more about eating 5 a day of fruits and vegetables.

  • Got Milk: This site features "got milk" fun facts, recipes, and interactive sections for kids and teens.

  • MyPyramid: This site contains information about the new pyramid, food groups, and serving sizes.

  • MyPyramid Kids: This site has activities and games for kids, as well as tips for families on how to follow the MyPyramid plan.

  • Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls: The Center for Disease Control’s National Bone Health Campaign

  • Produce for Better Health, 5 A Day: This site has lots of ideas and tools to increase intake of fruits and vegetables.

Physical Activity Resources

  • Verb ‘Tween’ Website: Visit this interactive website made for kids that has creative ideas for physical activity.

  • What Moves U Campaign: The American Heart Association and National Football League (NFL) Campaign unite to encourage kids to become more physically active.

Additional Resources

  • BAM! Body And Mind: The CDC's answers to kids' questions about health and safety - Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

  • Eat Smart; Play Hard Kids: Visit this interactive website for kids; the site has games and activities to help you learn to eat better and be more physically active.

  • Kidnetic.com: This is a cool site for kids and their parents to learn more about health, fitness and nutrition through fun games, recipes and articles.

  • Kids Health for Kids: Fun and up-to-date information for kids on food, fitness, and more

  
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RELATED DEPARTMENTS:
Child Nutrition Services
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