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Information geared to special needs of schools

Action for Healthy Kids
The organizers of the Healthy Schools Summit sponsor this website, which brings together the nation's leading education, children's health and nutrition organizations in a groundbreaking effort to help improve kids' health and educational performance through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. Numerous resources and tools are available on the site. First Lady Laura Bush is the Honorary Chair of the consortium.

American Academy of Pediatrics on Childhood Obesity
The dramatic increase in the prevalence of childhood overweight and its resultant comorbidities are associated with significant health and financial burdens, warranting strong and comprehensive prevention efforts, according to a recent policy statement by the AAP. Entire statement found here.

California Report On School Nutrition
This report, prepared by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, provides standards for competitive foods sold on school campuses addressing beverages, fat and saturated fat, sugar, portion sizes, and the availability of fruits and vegetables. The information was prepared in support of a state bill that was passed into law, which establishes nutritional standards for foods sold at elementary schools, limits availability of carbonated beverages in middle schools, and increases school meal reimbursements.

CANFit
The California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, a statewide, nonprofit organization, offers information on its campaign to help communities improve the nutrition and physical activity status of California's low-income African American, American Indian, Latino, and Asian/Pacific Islander youth 10-14 years old.

Child Overweight Algorithm
A chart to assess children with BMI greater than or equal to the 95th percentile is available at this site maintained by the Division of Nutritional Health and Services, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. On the chart are step-by-step instructions for assessing an overweight child and suggestions on actions to take.

Dietary Intake Summary Report / Missouri
School-Age Children's Health Services Program:
School Year 2000 - 2001 and 2001-2002
These reports focus on nutritional and physical data collected on school-age children by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Community Health. Data presented reveals the increasing percent of overweight children, changing physical activity habits, and the high intake of sweets and fats by students.

Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
Developed by the Weight Realities Division of the Society for Nutrition Education, this four-page document contains guidelines for obesity prevention programs to encourage a health-centered, rather than weight-centered, approach that focuses on the whole child -physically, mentally and socially.

Guidelines for Collecting Heights and Weights
These guidelines for collecting heights and weights of children and adolescents in school settings were prepared by the Center for Weight and Health at the University of California, Berkeley. The pamphlet is in pdf form.

Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids
A nutrition and activity guide, Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids is for parents concerned with their children's weight. It is offered by the American Dietetic Association and is targeted for children aged 4 through 12. The guide offers tips on getting the entire family involved in healthier eating and more activity.

National Food Services Management Institute
This site's goal is to "provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of Child Nutrition Programs." The Institute is located at The University of Mississippi, Oxford campus, and takes its programs and services nationwide through workshops, teleconferences, audio conferences, and training packages.

National Network for Childcare - Nutrition
This site features papers on childhood nutrition, breastfeeding, food-related activities, meals and snacks, and food safety. Distance learning opportunities are also offered as well as the latest news related to childhood nutrition.

Overweight in Childhood and Adolescence
The Food and Nutrition Section of the American Public Health Association has developed a website on overweight in childhood. The website contains materials on the subject of overweight in childhood and adolescence that can be used by individuals, professionals and communities to promote awareness and education, improve public health practice, and strengthen public policy.

Promoting Better Health Through Physical Activity
This report, Promoting Better Health for Young People Through Physical Activity and Sports , was prepared by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education for the President. It is featured on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site.

School Health Index
This School Health Index For Physical Activity , Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-Free Lifestyle , compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a self-assessment and planning tool for schools.

School Health Physical Activity Program Guidelines
Guidelines to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity is featured on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site and was prepared by CDC staff in collaboration with experts from other federal agencies, state agencies, universities, voluntary organizations, and professional associations. In addition to a summary and facts sheet, it also provides a resource list.

School Health Program Guidelines - Nutrition
Guidelines to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating is featured on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site and was prepared by CDC staff in collaboration with experts from other federal agencies, state agencies, universities, voluntary organizations, and professional associations. In addition to a summary and facts sheet, it also provides a resource list.

School Lunch Salad Bars
This report comes from the Nutrition Assistance Program Report Series of the USDA and compares the availability of fruits and vegetables in schools with and without salad bars using data from the School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study.

School Programs for Overweight Children
The Center for Weight and Health at the University of California-Berkeley maintains this site which features a multitude of resources on managing children and overweight issues. Of particular interest are the "tool kits" for implementing various programs related to overweight children in the schools.

Your Child Nutrition eSource
The American School Food Service Association maintains this website which offers special child nutrition information and news. The latest legislative and food industry news as it pertains to school food service is included.