Youth advocacy is a tool increasingly used to engage youth in promoting positive community changes. In a literature review on the topic, Shawna Hite and Kayla Oberstadt highlight youth-adult partnerships, which go above and beyond to include youth as active …
Leading by Example – How School Employees Can Create a Culture of Wellness
When students see educators choose healthy foods and promoting active lifestyles, they are more likely to participate in similar health-promoting behaviors. These behaviors don’t have to be extreme to make a big impact. For example, staff can walk or bike …
Local Wellness Policies: Start Your School Health Makeover Today
Making the healthy choice the easy choice for families is a cornerstone effort for many national organizations including the national Partnership for a Healthier America. One way to support families in their pursuit of health, is to ensure that the …
Top 10 Reasons to Involve the PTA/PTOs in School Food Service
Parent, Teacher Associations/Organizations are a tremendous force for good. In the communities where they serve, they support the students in numerous ways, helping maintain a solid foundation of parental support student activities. Because of their strong influence, there are many …
Students Market Oatmeal and Boost School Meal Participation
The Smarter Lunchroom Movement applies research based techniques to improve student eating behaviors. It identifies six principles which can influence eating behaviors when applied: 1) Managing portion sizes, 2) Increasing convenience, 3) Improving visibility; 4) Enhancing taste expectations, 5) Utilizing …
The Cornell Healthy After-School Environment (CHASE) Self-Assessment Tool: Encouraging Supportive Food and Activity Environments
Developed by Wendy Wolfe, Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences, and Sally Crosiar, healthypeoplelearn.com, the Cornell Healthy After-School Environment (CHASE) self-assessment tool is designed to help after-school staff examine their current support of healthy eating and active play in …
Achoo…Am I Just Sensitive or is it a Food Allergy?
Peanut free, lactose intolerant, gluten free. If you have heard these terms before you may not understand exactly what the differences between them are. If you have an allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity your body reacts to certain foods with adverse …
Professional Development Opportunities through 4-H
Summertime provides wonderful opportunities to enjoy a relaxing break, family vacations, barbecues with friends, and long lazy days. Summertime is also a time when many teachers, school staff and school volunteers take advantage of professional development opportunities to prepare them …
Beverages Make a Difference, Choose Healthy Ones
Sugar sweetened beverages are often the more popular choice compared to low-fat milk and water. Because of this, many of us are unwittingly adding up the calories, and the pounds, and crowding out nutrients needed by our bodies.
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What Are Funders Looking For In Grant Applications?
Many programs, including numerous school food programs, which are conducted in the United States receive a large portion of their funding through grant proposals. Because this is such an important piece of why these programs’ success, applications for more grants …