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Related Resources
Browse our library of materials and external links related to childhood obesity prevention in schools.
Please note that, while some of these materials are available for immediate download, there may be some secure items for which you must request access.
A Guide to Smart Snacks in Schools
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/USDASmartSnacks.pdf
Guide to ensuring non-meal foods meet nutrition standards
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
A Guide to Smart Snacks in Schools
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/USDASmartSnacks.pdf
Guide to ensuring competitive foods meet nutrition standards
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Be Your Best with Breakfast
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/dmp_beyourbest.pdf
Whole grains for breakfast promotional tool and activity
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Best Practices for Healthy School Fundraisers
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/cn/bestpractices_fundraisers.pdf
Brochure promoting non-food/healthy food fundraisers including ideas
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Birthdays, Celebrations and Family Events
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/storage/documents/parent-toolkit/celebrationsf3b.pdf
Tip sheet on event-specific non-food celebration ideas
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Blueprint—Schools Section
Schools chapter in Blueprint.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Blueprint, General Resources
CDC Tips for Teachers – Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in the Classroom
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/pdf/Tips_for_Teachers_TAG508.pdf
Guide for teachers to create and support a healthy classroom – suggestions are in line with Healthy CPS
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools
Guide on implementing and evaluating a comprehensive physical activity program
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Discover MyPlate: Nutrition Education for Kindergarten
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/discover-myplate-nutrition-education-kindergarten
Webpage full of resources for kindergarten teachers to utilize in teaching nutrition to their students
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Eat Smart to Play Hard with MyPlate Poster
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/eatsmartposter.pdf
Poster that could be displaced in classrooms, the cafeteria, hallways etc.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Energizers for School
http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/Energizers/EnergizersForSchools.html
Instructions for short activities that integrate movement into academic concepts.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
GoNoodle
Short videos that can be played in the classroom to get everyone moving (“Brain Breaks”)
Related Interest Group(s): Health Education, Schools
Healthy Non-Food Rewards
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/storage/documents/parent-toolkit/rewardsf3a.pdf
Tip sheet on age-appropriate non-food rewards
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Kids Food Critic Activity
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/Food_Critic_508.pdf
Score card students can use to rate a new food
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Linking Obesity Prevention and Schools
Presentation on obesity and schools by Adam Becker at Healthy Teacher Network event.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Healthy Teacher Network
Local Presentation—Impact of School Policies on Childhood Obesity (Whitmore Schanzenbach)
Presentation from Sept 2006 QM by Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Quarterly Meeting
Local Presentation—Physical Education Survey in Chicago Public Schools (Thomas)
Presentation from Sept 2005 QM by David Thomas/Illinois State University.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Quarterly Meeting
Local Presentation—The Physical Education Waiver Process (Thomas)
Presentation from Dec 2004 QM by David Thomas/Illinois State University.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Quarterly Meeting
Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/local-school-wellness-policy-outreach-toolkit
Materials to help engage staff and parents in the wellness policy. Includes: cover letter, letter to principal, parent flyer (English and Spanish), presentation for parents, presentation for school staff, newsletter article and social media posts
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Model School Wellness Policies
http://www.schoolwellnesspolicies.org/resources.html
A list of resources related to school wellness policies
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
MyPlate Grocery Store Bingo
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/Bingo_508.pdf
Bingo card families can use while grocery shopping to create a balanced cart
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast – English
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/SB_Infographic_81216a.pdf
Infographic showing how MyPlate is represented in school breakfast – in English
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast – Spanish
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/School-Breakfast-Spanish-508.pdf
Infographic showing how MyPlate is represented in school breakfast – in Spanish
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
MyPlate Guide to School Lunch – English
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/SL_Infographic_81216a.pdf
Infographic showing how MyPlate is represented in school lunch – in English
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
MyPlate Guide to School Lunch – Spanish
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/SL_Infographic_81216a.pdf
Infographic showing how MyPlate is represented in school lunch in Spanish.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Playworks Guide for Incliment Weather
Guide on how to support physical education indoors, including ideas for different spaces
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
QM Keynote—School Environments/Policies to Promote Healthy Eating/PhysAct (Story)
Keynote from Dec 2010 QM by Mary Story.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Quarterly Meeting
QM Keynote—School Wellness: Progress or Promise? (Titzer)
Keynote from June 2008 QM by Sarah Titzer/Action for Healthy Kids.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Quarterly Meeting
Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Homes
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/recipes-healthy-kids-cookbook-homes
Healthy recipes divided by inadequate intake foods (whole grains, dark green and orange vegetables etc.)
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Serving Up MyPlate: A Yummy Curriculum
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-myplate-yummy-curriculum
Curriculum and resources to help teachers integrate nutrition education into other subjects
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Sweet Deals: School Fundraising Can Be Healthy and Profitable
Healthy fundraising guide from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: National Resources
Team Nutrition Garden Resources
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition-garden-resources
Resources to aid in nutrition education as it relates to school gardens
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/
The HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 – 2020
Related Interest Group(s): Food and Beverage, Health Education, Schools, Policy and Advocacy
Related Topics: General Resources, National Resources, Prevention and Intervention, Publications and Reports
The Movement Movement – CPS
A Strategic Plan to Strengthen Physical Education in Chicago Public Schools.
Related Interest Group(s): Physical Activity, Schools
Welcome to School Lunch
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/dmp_welcome.pdf
School lunch food identification and taste test activity
Related Interest Group(s): Schools