Quality Nutrition Education + Physical Education Programs = Healthy Children!

Nutrition education and physical education programs play a critical role in providing children with the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to choose healthy foods and be active every day. The primary goal of any program should be to positively influence children’s lifestyle choices.

Quality nutrition education programs should be part of your coordinated school health program and can be easily integrated into core curriculum. Effective nutrition education programs according to CDC guidelines are sequential, age-appropriate, based on scientific evidence, fun, experiential, culturally relevant, and involve parents in reinforcing concepts at home.

Grade Level
PreK-12 Nutrition Education Resource Links
Effective Nutrition Education Curriculum (Gr. PreK-12) 
Effective Nutrition Education Resources (Gr. PreK-12)

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Quality physical education includes the following components according to the NASPE Guidelines: opportunity to learn, meaningful content, and appropriate instruction. Physical education should provide the information and skills children need to enjoy being physically active all of their lives.

Training/Resources
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
PE4Life

Guidelines
NASPE Guidelines for Physical Education
US Department of Health & Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines
2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans