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Internet Resources


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Louisiana Council for Obesity Prevention and Management
This website developed by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals addresses important issues related to obesity in the State.


Power Panther Power Panther's Calorie Challenge
This interactive online learning activity can be used to enhance nutrition lessons from Nutrition Across the Curriculum







Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to Schools is a popular program spreading across Canada and the U.S. designed to decrease traffic and pollution and increase the health of children and the community.

USDA Wellness Policy
These web pages serve as a clearinghouse of information on the Local Wellness Policy. Sample policies and reference materials are provided to help school districts as they develop their own wellness policies.

Rate Your Plate
Connecticut's Team Nutrition program developed this "Rate Your Plate" nutrition game for students.

Body and Mind
This website is designed for students to learn about physical activity and healty eating.

Action for Healthy Kids
Action for Healthy Kids in a national initiative to address obesity among children and teens.

Good Food and Play Make A Balanced Day - Interactive CD
"Good Food and Play Make a Balanced Day" is a nutrition-themed interactive CD with games and learning activities for children. This learning tool promotes healthy lifestyles in children and encourages them to make school nutrition programs such as school lunch, school breakfast, and after school snacks a key component to that nutritious lifestyle.

Dole 5 A Day
This site is packed with fun activities, all designed to motivate people to eat more fruits and vegetables and be physically active.

WIN Wyoming
Food Guide Pyramid, Snack Ideas and Fundraising Ideas

Apple Juice
This is the place to play games, send holiday cards and learn about drinking healthy beverages such as 100% apple juice -- all at the same time!


Kidnetic
Lots of activities to learn good eating and exercise habits. Very colorful and interactive - geared towards elementary/middle school aged children.

Girl Power
The Girl Power Web site focuses on eating and physical activity issues just for girls.