These additional resources are available to support out-of-school time programs building Fit Foundations.
Understand the Why
- Afterschool: Key to Health and Wellness for Pre-teens and Teens – Afterschool Alliance, 2010.
- Better Health, Better Learning: Research on Improving Student Health and Academic Success – SCORE, July 2017.
- The State of Obesity in Tennessee – The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, August 2017.
- Importance of Physical Activity – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, January 26, 2017.
- Kids on the Move – Afterschool Alliance
- Weight Bias and Bullying – Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
Make a Plan
- National AfterSchool Association’s Healthy Eating & Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards – National AfterSchool Association.
- Health Equity Messaging Resource – Afterschool Alliance and Voices for Healthy kids.
- Action Planning Template – Tennessee Afterschool Network
Move More
- Afterschool Energizers – East Carolina University
- Easy Exercises for Teens – TeensHealth from Nemours, September 2015.
- New Moves – Alternative Physical Education for Girls
- Kids and Exercise – KidsHealth from Nemours, December 2016.
- The Math of Fitness (PDF) – Andrews University.
- Youth Fitness: Games for Kids – American Council on Exercise, September 10, 2015.
- Fuel Up Activity Breaks – Fuel Up to Play 60
- Fitness Trail Stations – Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG)
- Secondary Classroom Physical Activity – Alliance for a Healthier Generation
- Make Physical Activity Part of Your Family Routine – Let’s Move
- Alternatives to Withholding Physical Activity – AHG
- Inclusive Fit Stations – Building Healthy Inclusive Communities
Snack Smarter
- Smart Food Planner – Alliance for a Healthier Generation
- Afterschool Nutrition Programs – Food Research and Action Center
- Kid Friendly Fruits and Veggies – ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Tips for Better Beverages – ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Healthy Food for Kids: Easy Tips to Help Your Children and Teens Eat Healthier – HelpGuide.org, March 2018.
- Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids – Video – Dairy Council of California.
- Nutrition for Your Preteen: Ages 9 through 12 Years (PDF) – Lancaster General Health.
- Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook for Homes (PDF) – USDA Team Nutrition, September 2013.
- Non-Food Rewards for Students – Jefferson County Public Schools
- Non-Food Rewards for Kids – Kids with Food Allergies
Summer Food Service and At-Risk Afterschool Meal Programs
- Feeding Kids in Tennessee During Summer: Seamless Summer Option and the Summer Food Service Program – Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Department of Human Services.
- Summer Learning Programs Nourish Kids’ Bodies and Minds 2013 Survey – Afterschool Alliance, 2013.
- Afterschool Nutrition Programs – Food Research and Action Center
Youth Engagement
- Eight Successful Youth Engagement Practices – US Department of Health and Human Services
- Relationships First – Creating connections that help young people thrive – Search Institute
- Tips for Youth Voices – Lights On Afterschool
- Tips for Hosting a Successful Taste Test – Action for Healthy Kids
Family Engagement
- Engaging Families in Health and Wellness – National Recreation and Park Association
- Talking to your children about weight and Health – Stop Obesity Alliance
- Parents: Talking to your kids about weight – Rudd Center on Food Policy and Obesity
- My Plate, My Wins for Families – US Department of Agriculture
- Snack Tips for Parents – ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Outdoor Adventures for Families – PBS Kids
- 11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active – American Academy of Pediatrics, November 18, 2015.
- Children’s Health: Ensuring screen time quality – Mayo Clinic. Brief article from Mayo Clinic provides research and tips on limiting your child’s screen time.
- Let’s Get Moving! Making physical activity part of your family’s daily routine. – Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
- Help Your Child Grow Up Healthy and Strong (PDF) – U.S. Department of Education.
Community Engagement
- Childhood Obesity: It’s Everyone’s Business – National Business Group on Health
- Building Partnerships in Support of When, When, and How Learning Happens – Aspen Institute
- Health and Wellness Partners got communities active and moving during Lights On 2017 – Lights On Afterschool
Additional Resources
- BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Screen-Free Week – Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood.
- Community Home and Gardening – National Recreation and Parks Association
- How to be a Healthy Role Model – ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Sharing School Facilities – How collaboration can increase physical activity in communities – Kentucky Cancer Consortium and Kentucky Youth Advocates
- Talking to your children about weight and Health – Stop Obesity Alliance
- Starting a walking school bus – National Center for Safe Routes to School
- Tips for Parents and Other Adults for Teaching Pedestrian Safety to Children – National Center for Safe Routes to School
- Healthy Body Image for Highschool Students Lesson Plan – Perdue University
- Free Classroom Activities for Bullying Prevention and Social Emotional Learning – Committee for Children