viernes, 22 de agosto de 2014

CDC - NPAO - Adolescent and School Health

CDC - NPAO - Adolescent and School Health



Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Obesity

Schools can help children and adolescents adopt and maintain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. CDC provides evidence-based guidance for schools on how to implement policies and practices that effectively promote healthy choices and behaviors among youth.


Photo: Two children running a raceGuidelines & Strategies
NEW: School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity...
Photo: PECAT cover graphicData & Statistics
Data on dietary and physical activity behaviors and school health policies to address them...
Photo: Boy eating lunchPublications & Resources
Publications, fact sheets, tools, and helpful links...
Photo: Girl drinking from water fountainWater Access in Schools
Access to safe, free drinking water throughout the school day ...
Photo: Girl eating a sandwichNutrition Facts
Healthy eating during childhood is important for proper growth and development...
Photo: Child playing soccerPhysical Activity Facts
Physical activity builds strong bodies and lowers the risk for obesity and chronic disease...
Photo: fruits and vegetablesChildhood Obesity Facts
Obesity increases a child's risk for serious immediate- and long-term health problems...
Photo: Boy on a bikeLocal School Wellness Policy
Policies designed to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity...
Funded Programs
CDC funds national nongovernmental organizations and states, territories, and tribal governments to promote nutrition and physical activity among youth through schools and communities.

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