At Home

We encourage parents to become actively involved in nutrition and physical activity projects in their schools. Given the rising rates of obesity, and the health and economic issues tied to this epidemic, it will take the efforts of everyone to address this issue. Schools and afterschool programs play a significant role in positively changing the health behaviors of children.  For more information on nutrition and physical activity programs click here.

Below is a list of resources to help out at home:

Since 2007, Action for Healthy Kids has worked with parents across the country to improve the nutrition and physical activity levels of kids at home and in school, and learned the most effective ways to engage parents in school wellness along the way.  Informed and involved parents are motivated to push for changes that make school environments healthier.  Educated on the issues by our trainings and resources, parents are becoming a powerful force for change in their children’s schools.

For more information about AFHK parent leadership series go to

http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/get-involved/parents-for-healthy-kids.html

• Our Own Parent Toolkit (PDF) – a collection of ideas, resources and success stories for parents to help make positive changes in their schools and at home
• Parents – Family Fun Fitness (from Game On)
• Parents – Recess At Home(from Game On)
• Healthy Lifestyle Guide from the National PTA 
• Download a free copy of Be Well: Messages from Moms on Living Healthier Lives (a collection of stories compiled by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation)
• LetsMove.gov – A plethora of ideas for school and home, initiated by our federal government and First Lady Michelle Obama
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation
• Tips for Parents to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight

Ohio Action for Healthy Kids/Nutrition Resources for School and Home

• Start the Day with Breakfast!-Color
• Start the Day with Breakfast!- B&W
• Healthy Celebrations at School
• Healthy Food Ideas for Celebrations at School 
• After School Snacks 
• After School Snacks Ideas
• Fun Ideas for Fall Celebrations
• Fun Ideas for Spring Celebrations
• Winter Celebrations
• Healthy Fundraisers

General Resources for Nutrition and Physical Activity (PDF):

• Dietary Guidelines 2010 – Selected Messages for Consumers
• My Plate Planner – time to learn healthy portion sizes
• 10 Tips to Add More Vegetables
• Eat Right – Food and Nutrition tips from the American Dietetic Association
• National Nutrition Month Recipes – healthy recipes from the American Dietetic Association
• Healthy Eating on the Run – tips for food on the go from the American Dietetic Association
• Make Your Own Trail Mix
• 33 Tasty Snack Ideas – tips from the American Dairy Association
• Be a Healthy Role Model for Children – 10 tips for setting good examples