Texas Public School Nutrition Policy
A PDF of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy, updated in ...
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‘Schools urged to plan more exercise for kids’
In a recent letter to superintendents across Georgia, the state superintendent and the commissioner of the department of public health encouraged schools to increase physical activity opportunities for their students. In addition to regular PE classes, state officials are urging elementary schools to voluntarily provide an additional 30 minutes of physical activity throughout the day. ...
Read MoreThe CDC’s School Health Index: Self-Assessment and Planning Guide 2012
An online planning and self evaluation tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies. This tool helps schools identify the strengths and weaknesses within their plans, along with enabling schools to engage students, teachers, parents, and the ...
Read MoreSchool lunches: The new battlefront in the war against obesity
New article on the changes Southern Florida is making to aid in fighting childhood ...
Read MoreSchool Meals get a Fresh Look
This easy-to-read brochure highlights the important changes in school lunches for the 2012-2013 school year and how Texas is already ahead of the curve when it comes to school ...
Read MoreBecome a Seattle Neighborhood Greenways Volunteer
If you live in the Seattle area and are interested in Complete Streets, you can join Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, a diverse volunteer coalition representing 19 neighborhoods, that plans to create healthy communities, by bringing healthy and safe streets to ...
Read MoreShare Your Story
Read success stories of people who value physical education and have made physical activity a priority in their life. You can also share your own story. ...
Read MoreGet Involved with ‘Siclovia’ San Antonio’s Open Streets Event
Learn what Siclovia, San Antonio's open streets event, is all about by visiting the YMCA of San Antonio's Siclovia page. Business, community members, fitness enthusiasts, and children can all enjoy this free and exciting event, all while increasing their levels of physical activity. Click here to learn ...
Read MoreYouth get Creative With “Soda Sucks” Videos
Sponsored by New American Media and Richmond Pulse, Soda Sucks is a California-wide youth driven guerrilla marketing campaign that asks young people to pitch their best messages declaring that soda damage your health. Check out their fun, inspirational videos and share them with your ...
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