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Adolescent Breastfeeding-Epidemiology & Role of Health Care Providers

Heather Sipsma, PhD, assistant professor at Benedictine University presented on research regarding adolescents and breastfeeding – rates of initiation and duration, factors that influence intention to breastfeed, and effective and promising health care interventions to support breastfeeding in young mothers.

Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood

Related Topics: Breastfeeding

America Walks

http://americawalks.org/advocates/

Resources for walking advocates including best practices and tips.

Related Interest Group(s): Physical Activity

Related Topics: Walkability

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

http://www.aapd.org

This organization has a variety of resources, including information on its Head Start initiative, funding for Head Start dental health programs, and a parent resource center.

Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood

Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit

American Dental Association Early Childhood Tooth Decay Page

http://www.mouthhealthy.org

The ADA has facts, fact sheets and information about the causes of and ways to prevent early childhood tooth decay. This site also has a curriculum to teach children 4-7 years of age about dental health.

Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood

Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit

American Diabetic Association: Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids

Related Topics: General Resources

American Heart Association: Overweight in Children

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/Obesity/Overweight-in-Children_UCM_304054_Article.jsp

Related Topics: General Resources

An inter-governmental approach to childhood obesity in Chicago, IL

Animal Trackers

http://www.healthy-start.com/preschool-teaching-aids/animal-trackers.html

This classroom curriculum for children 3-5 years of age teaches physical activity and motor skills in a fun and interactive way.

Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood

Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit

ATENDER MEJOR A LOS NIÑOS DE CHICAGO – Serve Chicago Kids Better Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Los menús infantiles de los restaurantes pueden
ser una opción sana.

Related Topics: General Resources

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