5 A Day
“Five a day” encourages kids to eat fruits & vegetables – this site has recipe tips, activity sheets, coloring pages and a tool to help kids keep track of their eating habits.
American Diabetes Association
ADA’s site for Healthy Living tips.
American Heart Association
This site from the American Heart Association has great tips for healthy living.
Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids Educational Nutrition & Physical Activity Guide - English Version
BCBSWi Foundation donates nearly 500,000 copies of Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids, an educational nutrition and physical activity guide to be distributed through: Office of Governor Jim Doyle, Wisconsin Academy of Pediatrics Foundation, Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids Educational Nutrition & Physical Activity Guide - Spanish Version
BCBSWi Foundation donates nearly 500,000 copies of Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids, an educational nutrition and physical activity guide to be distributed through: Office of Governor Jim Doyle, Wisconsin Academy of Pediatrics Foundation, Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
Healthy Wisconsin Teen Health
This site is a gateway to teen nutrition and teen health issues.
State of Wisconsin Physical Activity Tips
Make physical activity part of your daily life.
Steps to a Healthier You - USDA Food Guide Pyramid
The website, http://www.mypyramid.gov/, has the information on the planning and tracking tools and a downloadable mini-poster of MyPyramid. MyPyramid identifies the key messages and names of the food groups represented by colored bands rather than depictions of foods.
VERB Campaign for Kids
Funded by the Centers for Disease Control, the VERB campaign is a $200 million national effort, targeted at 9-13 year olds, focused on getting “’tweeners” to be more physically active throughout their day.
VERB Campaign for Parents
Funded by the Centers for Disease Control, the VERB campaign is a $200 million national effort, targeted at 9-13 year olds, focused on getting “’tweeners” to be more physically active throughout their day.
In Your Community
Green Bay: Green Bay Health Online
For the Green Bay area.
Green Bay: Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay
In the Green Bay area.
Kenosha: Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha
In the Kenosha area.
La Crosse: Coulee Region Childhood Obesity Coalition
In the La Crosse area.
Marshfield: Healthy Lifestyles Coalition
Web site with information about events in the community, healthy tips, etc.
Marshfield: Marshfield Clinic
In the Marshfield area.
Milwaukee: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
In the Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee: Children's Health Education Center
In the Milwaukee area.
Organizations
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
Established in 1994, Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin is dedicated to collaboration, education and advocacy. The alliance continues to build a strong network of partners dedicated to addressing emerging children's health issues. In addition to our organizational staff, the alliance includes our Advisory Board member organizations and over 3,000 stakeholders throughout Wisconsin.
Food Research and Action Center
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a leading national organization working to improve public policies to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States.
School Nutrition Association
ASFSA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The Association strives to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education.
Wisconsin Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (WAHPERD)
WAHPERD is the state association for physical education, health, and dance teachers. They are key promoters of Physical Best and are well-known fighters for children’s health.
Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation
WSDC is known for its presentation of the Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon, as well as Badger State Games. They recently announced a new partnership to bring the ESPN Great Outdoor Games to Madison. WSDC is also becoming known for programs like Shape Up! Wisconsin and Lighten Up! Wisconsin that focus on the health of all Wisconsin citizens.
Organizations - Advocacy
Hunger Task Force (HTF)
HTF is interested in a range of nutrition-related issues, including the prevalence and quality of school breakfast programs, ease of access and benefit levels in food stamp programs, and encouraging healthy eating more generally.
Wisconsin Council on Children & Families (WCCF)
The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, Inc. is a nonprofit, multi-issue child and family advocacy agency. Headquartered in Madison and Milwaukee, the Council's mission is to promote the well-being of children and families in Wisconsin by advocating for effective and efficient health, education, and human service delivery systems.
Reference
Action for Healthy Kids National Site
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is a nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. This effort represents a response to our nation's epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished children and adolescents. Healthy schools produce healthy students -- and healthy students are better able to learn and achieve their true potential. In Wisconsin, the state team is coordinated by Julie Allington, at Julie.Allington@dpi.state.wi.us
Action for Healthy Kids Wisconsin Site
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is a nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. This effort represents a response to our nation's epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished children and adolescents. Healthy schools produce healthy students -- and healthy students are better able to learn and achieve their true potential. In Wisconsin, the state team is coordinated by Julie Allington, at Julie.Allington@dpi.state.wi.us
Team Nutrition
Funded by USDA, Team Nutrition works to improve the quality of nutrition within schools and child care centers. This program is in about 60 schools and day care centers statewide. The DPI Team Nutrition provides consulting services to help these schools and centers improve their program.
The Wisconsin State Health Plan
The Wisconsin State Health Plan
Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services
Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
The Wisconsin Dietetic Association promotes optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members.
Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity Workgroup (WINPAW)
WINPAW serves as the coordinating body for state agency efforts to fight obesity, and to promote nutrition and fitness. For more information, contact Kimberly Swanson, WINPAW coordinator, at SwansKK@dhfs.state.wi.us
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Network
The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Network aims to improve physical activity and healthy eating habits among low-income caregivers of children. They have programs like “Walk, Dance, Play” and “Jump ‘n’ Jive” to promote activity and fitness.
Wisconsin School Food Service Association
Wisconsin School Food Service Association advocates providing healthy food and nutrition education for all children.
