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Teachers, school administrators and parents all have a special stake in preventing obesity in the classroom and on the playground. Reshaping Texas helps educators stay current with resources to help them better understand why kids are at special risk of obesity and related health issues and how to integrate health education at school.
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East Austin Students Make a Health PromiseChildren at East Austin College Prep have promised to incorporate healthy habits into their lives, thanks to a 2011 Carol M. White Physical Education Grant from the U.S. Department of Education... Read More > |
Texas Parent Teacher Association Promotes Partnerships for Healthy ChildrenInformation on the Texas Parent Teacher Association's Healthy Lifestyles Fit Kids collaborative, an effort to foster partnerships in support of healthy lifestyles for children. Read More > |
Study: Estimated Energy Expenditures for School-Based Policies and Active LivingA study from Active Living Research published in the February 2013 American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that adding daily physical education to the school day could provide 23 minutes of physical activity—more than one-third of the 60 minutes of physical activity per day recommended by The ... Read More > |
The Presidential Youth Fitness Program: Promoting Health and Physical Activity for America’s YouthThe new Presidential Youth Fitness Program has moved away from measuring student performance using the President’s Challenge Youth Fitness Test to assessing health using the FITNESSGRAM® assessment. Read More > |
TDA Site Shows Texas Public School Nutrition PoliciesThis Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) website provides information on Texas Public School Nutrition Policies. Read More > |
2004 Texas Public School Nutrition Policy Changes LunchWhat effect did the 2004 Texas Public School Nutrition Policy changes have on the meals served to students across the state? Read More > |
Bringing Salad Bars to the School Lunch MixWithin months of each other, in 2010 several programs were launched to bring salad bars to schools... Read More > |
CATCH Program Promotes Health Choices for KidsCATCH - Coordinated Approach to Childhood Health - is designed to promote physical activity, healthy food choices, and prevent tobacco use in elementary school aged children. Read More > |
H-E-B Creating Healthy CampusesAn initiative by Texas-based H-E-B rewards school campuses that encourage Texas children, parents and school staff members to make healthy choices. Read More > |
Effect of State Legislation on School Physical ActivityTexas Senate Bill 42 (SB 42), enacted in 2005, mandated that middle schools create formal health programs and advisory councils. This study assesses whether SB 42 helped increase physical activity levels in Texas middle schools. Read More > |
