Healthy Schools Initiative
|
|
|
HealthierUS School Challenge - Resources for "Going for the Gold" Idea Sheets to promote Healthy School Environment developed by Arkansas Action for Healthy Kids with support from UAMS College of Public Health and Blue & You Foundation - Party and Reward Ideas, Physical Activity Ideas, Fundraising Ideas, Vended Snack Ideas
Snacks During the Declared School Day ADE Commissioner's Memos Related to Act 1220 of 2003, Nutrition, or Physical Activity Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee: A Guide for Schools, Parents and Communities - A Tool Kit developed by the Child Health Advisory Committee in support of Act 1220 of 2003 - Revised Nov. 2004 FIN-06-016 - Nutrition Standards and Allowable Foods/Beverages with Maximum Portion Size FIN-06-012 - Final Rules Governing Nutrition and Physical Activity Standards Arkansas Center for Health Improvement - BMI Results The 2005 Arkansas Assessment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity, September 2005 Portion Distortion: Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years? - A PowerPoint presentation by the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute, Obesity Education Initiative NEWS FLASH - School Meals Proven a Healthy Choice Local Wellness Policy - A link to the USDA Team Nutrition "Local Wellness Policy" web page. Congress Passed Section 204 of PL 108-265 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 requiring local education agencies to develop a local wellness policy that addresses the growing problem of childhood obesity. Local Wellness Policy Stakeholders Briefing - materials presented at the Briefing HealthierUS School Challenge: Recognizing Nutrition Excellence in Schools - More information and find out if your school qualifies for this national recognition. Information About Arkansas' Act 1220 of 2003 - Includes a link to the recommendations of the Child Health Advisory Committee, Act 1220 of 2003 School Nutrition & Physical Activity Committee - Contact Information for Superintendent, Food Service Director and Chair Healthy Schools and Healthy Kids Resources - Resources related to the Dietary Guidelines and developing a Healthy School Environment - Excellent resources for Your School Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee |
|
