Nutrition

Action for Healthy Kids — Colorado Profile
Visit this Web site for data about obesity and physical education, and to learn how Colorado compares to other states when it comes to state policy affecting student health and nutrition.

American Association of School Administrators
Discover a wealth of resources for district administrators focused on childhood obesity and healthy school environments, including a checklist for wellness and informative newsletters featuring school districts that are making positive program and policy changes in healthy eating and active living.

Center for Science in the Public Interest
Find out about effective practices and policies to improve school foods and beverages.

Children’s Health Foundation
Learn how five Colorado middle schools removed unhealthy a la carte options for more healthy options and the impact of this decision on their school budgets.

Leadership for Healthy Communities — Action Strategies Tool Kit
Use the strategies in this comprehensive tool kit to develop policies for quality nutrition in schools.

National Association of State Boards of Education — Preventing Childhood Obesity
Use the information in this easy-to-read guide to develop integrated policies in nutrition, physical activity and health education.

School Nutrition Association
Check out the latest trends and issues affecting school nutrition.

U.S. Department of Agriculture — HealthierUS School Challenge
Discover what it takes to certify your school as part of the HealthierUS School Challenge by promoting good nutrition and physical activity as well as a wealth of resources to help you complete your application.

U.S. Department of Agriculture — MyPyramid For Kids
Find classroom materials, interactive games, coloring pages and worksheets about nutrition for kids ages 6-11 as well as parent tips.

U.S. Department of Agriculture — Team Nutrition
Learn more about how to build an integrated plan for promoting nutritional health, including how to involve schools, parents and the community in improving school meals and promoting health.

Virtual Lunch Box
Visit the virtual lunch box online for strategies school and district leaders can use to create healthier meals for students and staff that are grown locally and prepared from scratch.