Physical Activity Environment

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Better Nutrition and More Physical Activity Can Boost Achievement and Schools’ Bottom Line

Healthy Schools Framework - Criteria for Developing a Healthier School Environment

View the results of Action for Healthy Kids’ poll of principals responding to questions about student nutrition, physical education, nutrition education, and other school issues.

View the results of Action for Healthy Kids’ poll of students regarding issues related to nutrition and physical activity.

Access to Safe Parks Helps Increase Physical Activity Among Teenagers

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Did You Know?

It takes 3500 calories to make a pound of fat! So, as long as you're active and burning off calories, calories shouldn't have too much of a chance to turn into fat. Source: Nutritional Management Services. More fun food facts