Health & Fitness
Action for Healthy Kids Nutrition Education Resource Database
Includes 54 downloadable examples of research-based promising practices for school-based and OST activities.
A General Overview of Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention Programs
This review by the International Life Sciences Institute Center for Health Promotion provides general information about physical activity and nutrition intervention programs identified through research. This resource supplies the name of programs, grades or ages of participants served, goals and accomplishments of the program, and contact information. September 2005
The Health of our Children: Who's Paying Attention?
This report by the Massachusetts Public Health Association provides an overview of the fitness and nutritional condition of youth in Massachusetts. There is a discussion of poor nutrition and physical activity, including trends and effects. The authors make recommendations for change at the program and policy level. There are nine suggestions for intervening in the poor diet and exercise habits of children. October 2000.
Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Schools: Internet Resources
Yale University published this article addressing the concern of child obesity as a public health concern. The brief seeks to aid schools in their efforts to improve eating and physical activity habits for their students and families. They focus on providing internet resources on physical fitness and nutrition as they identify the sources of child obesity, offer remedies at school and at home and explain the consequences. Spring 2007.
The Learning Connection: The Value of Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Our Schools
Action For Healthy Kid's exclusive landmark report documents how the excessive rise in poor nutrition, inactivity and weight problems is adversely affecting academic achievement and possibly costing schools millions of dollars each year. The report calls on schools to work with partners to take immediate action to address the issue, and points to current best practices in schools, school districts, and states. Fall 2004
Link between Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Academic Achievement
This article written by Sigrid Quendler - Vienna University, Austria from the ILSI Research Foundation Center for Health Promotion reviews the contemporary literature supporting the link between nutrition, physical activity and academic achievement. August 2002
Massachusetts Department of Education After-School Snack Reimbursement Program
Questions and Answers about the Massachusetts after-school snack reimbursement program. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offers cash reimbursement to help schools serve snacks to children after their regular school day ends.
Nourish Their Bodies, Feed Their Minds Food Research and Action Center's After-School Guide
Funding opportunities and nutrition resources for after school programs
Physical (In)Activity Among Low Income Children and Youth; Problem, Prospect, Challenge
This paper by Robert Halpern, Erikson Institute looks at the reasons for low activity levels among low and moderate income youth. The author discusses specific environmental and cultural barriers which lead to inactivity and then proposes various ways to deal with overcoming these challenges. Finally, the author states the need for further research in this area and outlines some suggested questions to research.
Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition in Afterschool Settings: Strategies for Program Leaders and Policy Makers
Afterschool Investments This brief reviews the role of afterschool programs in the prevention of a major health problem, childhood obesity. The issue of childhood obesity is described in terms of prevalence and trends. The brief then highlights strategies, funding and policies for incorporating nutrition and physical activity into afterschool programming. August 2006.
Action for Healthy Kids Nutrition Education Resource Database
Includes 54 downloadable examples of research-based promising practices for school-based and OST activities.