| Do you have a question about peer pressure, fitness,
nutrition or disease? BAM! Body and Mind will tell you everything you need to
know about what really matters most. This site covers topics to help you make
smart choices when it comes to nutrition, physical activity and safety. BAM! Is
a great resource to help you through life’s daily issues with peer pressure.
www.bam.gov
www.bam.gov/sub_physicalactivity/index.html
Community Nutrition Action Kit, USDA Team Nutrition.
This Kit contains activities for families, children
and your community. There are reproducible handouts with great resource
information and references.
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/cnak.html
Girl Power! Get Body Wise!
The latest information on eating disorders will be discussed. You will learn about body image, self esteem, eating right, exercise.
http://www.orchidrecoverycenter.com/womens-health/a-girls-guide-to-taking-care-of-her-body.html
Kidnetic.com
Kidnetic.com is a website for kids ages 9-12 and their
families. It is intended to encourage kids and their parents to begin to change
their lifestyles so they can live stronger healthier lives.
http://www.kidnetic.com/
National 5 a Day
The National Cancer Institute sponsors a nutrition
program encouraging Americans to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a
day. It offers recipes and tips and additional links about the fruit and
vegetable industries.
http://www.5aday.gov/
How to Understand and Use Nutrition Facts Label, US
FDA/CFSAN
This website helps the consumer read and understand
Nutrition Facts Labels. I t is intended to make it easier for you to make
informed food choices when buying food for your family which will in turn
contribute to a healthier life style.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/foodlab.html
Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward, Michigan State University
Extension.
This one page review show the disadvantages to using
food as a reward as well as no cost and low-cost alternatives to give your
child.
http://www.tn.fcs.msue.msu.edu/foodrewards.pdf
Parents’ Guide to Nutritious Food in the Classroom,
University of Minnesota Extension.
This website includes a list of recommended foods so
your child can make healthy choices at school. It will help parents when
planning classroom parties and school events.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/W00033.pdf |