According to a new report, information from New York City’s Health Department and Department of Education (DOE) highlights that physically fit students tend to outscore their peers who are less-fit on academic tests.
When unhealthy snacks are removed from school do children compensate at home by eating more unhealthy foods? Do school-based obesity programs increase student preoccupation with weight?
Students will soon be trying to catch their teachers exhibiting recommended health behaviors due to a new school staff wellness program being launched by HealthMPowers. "This is a fun and educational way to encourage both students and teachers to improve their health and lifestyles," said Monye Connolly, president, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.
First Lady Michelle Obama recently announced an ambitious goal of solving the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation.
A unique and exciting nutrition and physical activity program is being made available for elementary schools in the state of Georgia that have a free/reduced lunch rate of 50% or higher. Click here for additional information about this opportunity. THE DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!
CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) is releasing a new report, entitled The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance, on April 14th 2010.