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Activity/Game Ideas
Kids in Action
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction/kidsinaction_03.html
Making Nutrition Count for Children—Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Homes
Information and a set of activities on how children grow and develop, the nutrients they need for healthy growth, and how to help children learn about nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nutritioncount.html
Campaigns
5 al dia
Es un programa nacional que ayuda a aumentar a 5 o más el número de porciones diarias de frutas y verduras que comen las personas
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/wic/Documents/Five_A_Day/Dame_5_al_dia.pdf
5-A-Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month
Each month a fruit and vegetable are featured with nutritional information, tips on how to prepare them and great tasting recipes.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/index.htm
5-A-Day Tips
Easy ideas for physical activities that you can do with children to create the foundation for lifelong healthy behaviors
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/tips/index.html
5-A-Day With 5 Kids A Day
Parents can help their kids eat right and boost their own healthy eating habits with quick pointers on the most kid-friendly fruit and vegetable recipes and preparation techniques.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/qa/index.html
Kids in Action
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction/kidsinaction_03.html
President's Challenge
Series of programs designed to help improve everyone's activity level
http://fitness.gov/funfit/funfit.html
Team Nutrition
Initiative to support USDA Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/
VERB materials for Adults
Promotes social norms that support physical activity and portray fitness as fun and healthy
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/
Curricula/Lesson Plans
Feeding Infants: A Guide for Use in the Child Nutrition Programs
Information on infant development, nutrition for infants, breastfeeding and formula feeding, preventing tooth decay, feeding solid foods, and other related topics
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/feeding_infants.html
Kids in Action
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction/kidsinaction_03.html
For Parents
Bright Futures Family Tip Sheets
Developmentally appropriate tools to help families promote the health and well-being of their children
http://www.brightfutures.org/TipSheets/index.html
Bright Futures Nutrition Family Fact Sheets
Series of nutrition fact sheets for families organized by developmental periods
http://www.brightfutures.org/nutritionfamfact/index.html
Bright Futures Nutrition Family Fact Sheets in Spanish
Series of nutrition fact sheets for families organized by developmental periods
http://www.brightfutures.org/nutritionfamfactspa/index.html
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future for Parents
Provides activities and other information for parents interested in sharing quality time with their young children
http://www.bblocks.samhsa.gov/Grownups/
Hábitos Saludables para Niños Saludables
La guía habla de la importancia del papel de la familia, de cómo establecer objetivos realistas y de la nutrición y la actividad física
http://www.wellpoint.com/healthy_parenting/index_es.html
Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents
Tips for parents to encourage healthy eating and physical activity in their children
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm
Kids’ Health en Español para Padres
Información para padres de familia sobre la salud de los niños
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/index.html
Kids’ Health for Parents
Information for parents on kids’ health
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/
Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children
Guidance for child care center staff about conducting discussions with parents
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nibbles.html
The Power of Others
This publication emphasizes the influence—positive and negative—that people of all ages can have on children and adults in terms of how they feel about their body and physical abilities
http://www.uwyo.edu/CES/PUBS/MP112-2.pdf
VERB materials for Adults
Promotes social norms that support physical activity and portray fitness as fun and healthy
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/
Funding Strategies
Financing Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
Brief guide to relevant Federal funding sources and frameworks of financing strategies and childhood obesity prevention strategies
http://www.financeprojectinfo.org/publications/obesityprevention.PDF
National Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity
Information about how States and communities can develop, policies, identify resources, and raise awareness about nutrition and physical fitness
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/state_programs/index.htm
Resources on Finding Grants and Grant Writing
Links to resources on finding grants and grant writing
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/poptopics/fundraising.html
Steps to a Healthier US: Cooperative Agreement
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiative is designed to help Americans, and especially children, live longer, better quality, healthier lives
http://www.healthierus.gov/steps/grantees/2004/StepsCoopAgrmn.PDF
Healthy Menus/Recipes
5-A-Day for Better Health Recipes
Recipes that promote fruit and vegetables, are low in fat and cholesterol, use whole grains, and use little salt and sugar
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnparecipe/recipesearch.aspx
5-A-Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month
Each month a fruit and vegetable are featured with nutritional information, tips on how to prepare them and great tasting recipes.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/index.htm
5-A-Day With 5 Kids A Day
Parents can help their kids eat right and boost their own healthy eating habits with quick pointers on the most kid-friendly fruit and vegetable recipes and preparation techniques.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/qa/index.html
Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals
Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal requirements, advice on how to serve high- quality meals and snacks, menu planning, nutrition education ideas and tips, and much more
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/buildingblocks.html
Child Care Recipes
Recipes for great tasting, nutritious meals that young children will love
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/Publications/centerrecipes.htm
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
Guide to help providers or their purchasing agents buy the right amount and type of food
http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/FBG/buyingguide.html
Healthier U.S.Gov
Information to help Americans choose healthier lifestyles
http://www.healthierus.gov/
Menu Magic for Children: Menu Planning Guide for Child Care Homes
Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal Pattern requirements, serving quality meals and snacks, and tips on menu planning and grocery shopping
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/menumagic.html
The Childcare Nutrition Resource System
Recipes, resources, and information on preparing nutrition meals and food safety
http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/index.html
Informational Resources
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
AAHPERD is an alliance of six national associations and six district associations designed to provide members with resources, support, and programs to help practitioners improve their skills to further the health and well-being of the American public
http://www.aahperd.org/
Bright Futures in Practice Training Tools
Training tools, activities, and resources designed to help providers use Bright Futures materials
http://www.brightfutures.org/training/index.html
Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity
The guide provides current information on screening, assessment, and counseling to promote physical activity and to meet the needs of health professionals, families, and communities
http://www.brightfutures.org/training/index.html#PA
Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs 2nd Edition (2002)
Nationally recognized standards considered best practices in providing healthy and safe child care environments
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/CFOC/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Growth Chart Training & Tools
A set of self-directed, interactive training modules for health care professionals using the pediatric growth charts in clinical and public health settings to assess growth of infants, children, and adolescents
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/growthcharts/
Dietary Guidelines Consumer Brochure
Advice about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/brochure.htm
Dietary Guidelines for All Americans
Advice about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases
http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/
Healthier U.S.Gov
Information to help Americans choose healthier lifestyles
http://www.healthierus.gov/
Healthy People 2010
Resource to help communities, States, and organizations develop policies and programs that help improve people’s health and well-being
http://www.healthypeople.gov/
Making Nutrition Count for Children—Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Homes
Information and a set of activities on how children grow and develop, the nutrients they need for healthy growth, and how to help children learn about nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nutritioncount.html
National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE)
Seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research to members and the public
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/
National Center On Physical Activity and Disability
Information center concerned with physical activity and disability
http://www.ncpad.com/
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance (Institute of Medicine Report)
National strategy that recommends specific actions for families, schools, industry, communities, and government on preventing childhood obesity
http://www.iom.edu/report.asp?id=22596
There may be a cost associated with the resources available on this site.
Promoting Physical Activity: A Guide for Community Action
Provides a step-by-step guide to community-wide behavior change and physical activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/index.htm
Resource Guide for Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases
Resource guide for nutrition and physical activity programs to prevent and control obesity and other chronic diseases
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesityprevention.htm
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity
Strategies that communities can use to help address problems associated with overweight and obesity
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/
Weight-control Information Network (WIN)
Up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional resources
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
