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CDC Health and Academics

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers data from their National Youth Risk Behavior Survey that illustrates how health behaviors in children and adolescents impact learning and lifelong health.

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Linking Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Academic Achievement

This study examines whether regular physical activity and proper nutrition together had a significant effect on academic achievement.

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Healthy Schools Program

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program helps schools create healthier environments that promote physical activity and healthy eating. Enrollment is free and gives members access to resources, trainings, and technical assistance.

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Create a Positive School Nutrition Environment

The CDC recommends that schools implement policies and practices to create a nutrition environment that supports students in making healthy choices.

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Healthy School Foods Resource Library

The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a library of resources such as fact sheets, legal and regulatory filings, letters to agencies, infographics, and other documents specific to healthy school foods.

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Federal School Nutrition Programs

Participation in the federal nutrition programs plays a critical role in childhood obesity prevention. Learn how you can work to increase participation in your school or district.

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CDC Health and Academics

Linking Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Academic Achievement

Healthy Schools Program

Create a Positive School Nutrition Environment

Healthy School Foods Resource Library

Federal School Nutrition Programs