Effective Nutrition Education Curriculum (PreK-12): a listing of nutrition education curricula to help create a healthy school environment

Supplemental Nutrition Education Resources ( PreK-12): a listing of programs and supplemental tools to help create a healthy school environment

Nutrition A3: Technology-Enhanced Projects for Teens (9-12): a group of six interactive projects that empower teens to make healthy food choices and be physically active by using technology - a media teens love to engage in.

Move & Crunch Event Planning Guide (K-8): a free, downloadable guide to plan a Move & Crunch Event at your school. This fun and innovative event will encourage the entire school community to "Move" and "Crunch" their way to wellness.

Local Wellness Policy Toolkit (K-12): information, resources, and a model wellness policy that wellness teams can use as a template in drafting their own policy.

Body Walk (K-12): a fun, educational and interactive tour of the human body. The Body Walk Manual guides you and your (jr. high/high school) students through the steps to design and assemble a body walk exhibit. Your students will then mentor other (elementary) students about lifetime healthy eating and an active lifestyle.  (Can be borrowed from the Illinois Nutrition Loan Library)

HealthierUS School Challenge Manual for Elementary Schools (K-8): a step-by-step manual to assist elementary schools in meeting the criteria for the HealthierUS School Challenge, a national recognition program for elementary, middle and high schools that excel at student wellness.

Hip Hop Curriculum (4-6): A 6-week summer food service activity program in which participants learn important nutrition concepts, participate in physical activities, and eat lunch.

Illinois Schools Can! e-Newsletter (K-12): This quarterly newsletter for school staff, educators, administrators and food service personnel brings you the latest news on student wellness resources, grant opportunities and upcoming training to help you meet local wellness policy objectives or the HealthierUS School Challenge criteria.