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Activity/Game Ideas
Body and Minds (BAM!) Classroom Activities
Interactive, educational, and fun fitness activities for children
http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/index.htm
Dole 5-a-Day Student Activities
Learn more about fruits and vegetables and the importance of eating five to nine servings every day
http://www.dole5aday.com/html/teachers/Lesson%20Plans.html
Kidnetic
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.kidnetic.com/
Kids’ Health
Healthy game and activity links
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/closet/
Kids’ Health en Español:
Juego sobre la salud y conexiones a actividades
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/index.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
PBS Teacher Source: Health and Fitness Lessons and Activities for Kids Ages 5-18
Lesson plans and online activities found on PBS Online with original activities and professional development opportunities
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm
Power of Choice Lessons and Activities
Activities for goal-setting and healthy values, active living, understanding serving sizes, deciphering food labels, choosing healthy snacks, and trying new foods
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/power_of_choice.html
Powerful Bones Web site
Interactive Web site that provides innovative games and nutrition quizzes that promote optimal bone health in girls
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/games_fun/index.html
President’s Fitness Challenge for Kids Ages 6-12
Online personal activity log for kids to track their fitness progress online—along with awards for reaching fitness goals
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/home_kids.aspx
President’s Fitness Challenge for Teens Ages 13-17
Online personal activity log for teens to track their fitness progress online—along with awards for reaching fitness goals
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/home_teens.aspx
SPARK Elementary Physical Education Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsElementaryPE.jsp
SPARK Middle School Physical Education Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsMiddlePE.jsp
VERB Activities for ‘Tweens’
Activities for teachers, parents, and child care providers to encourage kids to keep moving every day
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/tweens/index.htm
VERB Tips for Organizations
Creative ways that after-school or weekend programs for children can incorporate physical activity and promote active play
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/PDF/tip-for-organization.PDF
VERB Tips for Teachers
Ways teachers can help children get more physical activity each day
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/PDF/tip-for-teachers.PDF
VERB’ Tween’ Web site
Interactive Web site for kids that has creative ideas for physical activity
http://www.verbnow.com/
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 for Better Health
Recipes and information on food preparation and toddler food safety
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/index.htm
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
Action for Healthy Kids
Addressing the epidemic of overweight by helping improve children’s nutrition and physical activity
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/
Eat Smart. Play Hard.™
Includes practical suggestions that will help motivate children and their caregivers to eat healthy and be active
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/
Hearts in Parks
Community mobilization guide and video that encourages Americans to maintain a healthy weight, follow a heart-healthy diet, and engage in regular physical activity
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/obesity/hrt_n_pk/
KaBoom!
Movement to provide safe and fun play opportunities for all children
http://kaboom.org/
Kids Walk-To-School
Encourages children to walk to and from school in groups accompanied by adults
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/index.htm
La leche es importante
Una campaña nacional que tiene como fin lograr aumentar el consumo de calcio entre los niños y adolescentes en el país
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/espanol/leche.cfm
Milk Matters
Nationwide campaign dedicated to increasing calcium consumption among America's children and teens
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/
Powerful Bones Web site
Interactive Web site that provides innovative games and nutrition quizzes that promote optimal bone health in girls
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/games_fun/index.html
President's Challenge
Series of programs designed to help improve everyone's activity level
http://fitness.gov/funfit/funfit.html
Small Step En Espanol
Proporciona información sobre dietas y salud, recetas, éxitos ejemplares inspiracionales, las consecuencias de de peso excesivo y la obesidad, y vinculos a organizaciones y otros recursos
http://www.smallstep.gov/esp/esp_index.html
Small Steps
Information on diet and fitness, recipes, inspirational success stories, consequences of overweight and obesity, and links to organizations and other resources
http://www.smallstep.gov
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/
VERB Materials for Tweens (Kids Ages 9-13)
Promotes social norms that support physical activity and portray fitness as fun and healthy
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/tweens/index.htm
VERB. Ponte las pilas.
Como padres y cuidadores de niños a veces pensamos que con alimentar bien a nuestros hijos y darles las debidas inmunizaciones, ellos van a estar saludables. La verdad es que las actividades físicas en grupo son también muy importantes.
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/verb/
VERB: It’s What You Do
Promotes social norms that support physical activity and portray fitness as fun and healthy
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/index.htm
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition)
National program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children stay at a healthy weight
http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov
Curricula/Lesson Plans
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future for Educators
Provides teaching tips, tools, and manuals to child care givers who wish to implement healthy standards into their program
http://www.bblocks.samhsa.gov/Educators/
CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Kids Club
Evidence based school and community health promotion program featuring physical activity and nutrition education activities for after-school and community recreation agencies
http://www.catchinfo.org
Dole 5-a-Day Lesson Plans
Teach nutrition through academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and music
http://216.255.136.121/Teachers/T_Index.jsp
Kidnetic
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.kidnetic.com/
Media Smart Youth
Tools to help youth interpret messages about food on television, the Internet, and print media
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/msy/
PBS Teacher Source: Health and Fitness Lessons and Activities for Kids Ages 5-18
Lesson plans and online activities found on PBS Online with original activities and professional development opportunities
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm
Power of Choice Reproducible Materials and Posters
Interactive sessions based on four posters
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/POC_repros.PDF
SPARK Elementary Physical Education Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsElementaryPE.jsp
SPARK Middle School Physical Education Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsMiddlePE.jsp
The Power of Choice: Helping Youth Make Healthy Eating and Fitness Decisions. A Leader's Guide.
Recipe booklet, parent letter, and Nutrition Facts cards
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/power_of_choice.html
Tips for Using the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children
Description for HTML and PDF: Helps children understand what they need to know about healthy eating, good eating habits, and enjoying a variety of foods
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/Publications/kidspyramid.htm
We Can! Energize our Community—Toolkit for Action
Planning tools, reproducible materials, and curricula with dynamic activities for parents to encourage a healthy weight in their family
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan_mats/toolkit.htm
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/
Combating Childhood Obesity in Children (DVD)
Interactive DVD targeted to childrenand their families—contains a separate section for parents on small, achievable steps for encouraging healthy habits for their children and themselves
http://www.ahrq.gov/child/dvdobesity.htm
Dole 5-a-Day
Guide for parents on how to make eating five fruits and vegetables a day fun and easy
http://216.255.136.121/Grownups/G_Index.jsp
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
Helping your Overweight Child
Encourages parents to take an active role in helping overweight children adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm
Kidnetic
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.kidnetic.com/
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
Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls.
Web site for parents with resources and creative ways to help daughters make healthy choices that build and maintain strong bones
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/parents/index.html
The Clean Plate Club
This publication teaches parents how to help young people recognize their hunger and respond to a feeling of fullness
http://www.uwyo.edu/CES/PUBS/MP112-1.pdf
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/
VERB Tips for Parents
Tips for parents on how to increase physical activity in their children’s day
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/tips.htm#Parents
We Can! A Parent Handbook
Practical tips to help families find the right balance of eating well and being physically active to maintain a healthy weight
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan_mats/parent_hb_en.htm
We Can! Energize our Community—Toolkit for Action
Planning tools, reproducible materials, and curricula with dynamic activities for parents to encourage a healthy weight in their family
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan_mats/toolkit.htm
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
After School Snack: Cycle Menus
Two four-week cycle menus that help providers start serving healthy snacks that children will enjoy
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/menu/cyclemenu.htm
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
Fruits & Vegetables Galore
USDA’s tool for school food service professionals that contains tips on planning, purchasing, protecting, preparing, presenting, and promoting fruits and vegetables
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/fv_galore.html
Healthier U.S.Gov
Information to help Americans choose healthier lifestyles
http://www.healthierus.gov/
Kidnetic
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.kidnetic.com/
Kids’ Health en Español para Niños
Recetas para niños organizadas en forma de lista por necesidades alimenticias especiales
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/index.html
Kids’ Health for Kids
Recipes for kids organized and listed by special dietary needs
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/index.html
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/
Food & Nutrition Service, Afterschool Snacks Fact Sheet
Provides a fact sheet about afterschool snacks
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Afterschool/factsheet.htm
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/
Healthy School Meals Resource System
Provides information to persons working in USDA's Child Nutrition Programs
http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.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/
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
Surgeon General’s Call to Action (Fact Sheet)
Discusses the problem of obesity in children and adolescents
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_adolescents.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
