NURSES & HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
Energy In. Energy Out. It's all about finding the right balance between what you eat
and how you move. Check out the fun and engaging resources to help you
encourage students to take that important step to leading a healthy,
active lifestyle for themselves and their families.
Overweight and obesity are an increasing problem in the United States that often begins in childhood. Obesity in children can lead to serious health concerns, once only seen in adults. School nurses recognize the impact of a balanced diet and physical activity on academic success, promote active healthy lifestyles for all students, and assist students who are overweight and obese obtain a healthy weight.
Linda K. Davis-Alldritt MA, BSN, RN, FNASN, FASHA
President, National Association of School Nurses
RESOURCES
Attention Parents
Copy and distribute this flyer to parents to help with Energy Balance at home.
Door Hanger
Fun doorhanger art for students to color and take home, or hang on your office door!
Coloring Pages
Print out for students to color and test their knowledge of Energy Balance with fun puzzles.
Interactive Widgets
Cool games make learning about Energy Balance fun! Launch, Play, Learn!
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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ADAF
The American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF) is the world's largest charitable organization devoted exclusively to nutrition and dietetics.
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Resources for Health Practitioners
Food and Nutrition Handouts in Multiple Languages -
BodyWorks
BodyWorks is a program designed to help parents and caregivers of adolescents improve family eating and activity habits.
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A-Z Health Topics
Publications for Health Professionals -
A Chance to Heal
A Chance to Heal is aggressively breaking the silence and shame once surrounding eating disorder disease, and leading a national team in building a Public Health Agenda for its prevention.
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Online Resources for Eating Disorders
Self Esteem Workshops and Programs -
Exercise is Medicine
Calling on all health care providers to assess and review every patient's physical activity program at every visit.
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Get FREE health care providers action guide -
Health-E-Tips
The JAM School Program is a free resource for schools that brings physical activity and health education to the classroom.
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Health-E-Tips Newsletter -
HOSA
HOSA is a national student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
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National Leadership Conference
Find information for your state