School/Community Partnerships
Nutrition and Health – Network for a Healthy California (NHC)
The Network represents a statewide movement of local, state and national partners collectively working toward improving the health status of low-income Californians through increased fruit and vegetable consumption and daily physical activity. Multiple venues are used to facilitate behavior change in the homes, schools, worksites, and communities of low-income Californians to create environments that support fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity. KCSOS is currently one of those local contractors serving 7 KCSOS Preschools, Standard Elementary School District, Shafter High School, and Blanton Cal-SAFE program.
Contact
elvelasco@kern.org
661-852-5662
shnorthrop@kern.org
661-852-5648
- Video showing how to read a Food Label
- Kids Growing Strong
Getting kids on target for a healthy, happy and successful tomorrow. - Nutrition Education Resources for Teachers
From the California Department of Education - Nutrition for Everyone
Resources from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Re-Think Your Drink
Resources from the Bay Area Nutrition & Physical Activity Collaborative - kidsgardening.org
Sponsored by the National Gardening Association; teaches kids how to garden - Dairy Council of California
Nutrition education programs for school-aged children and adults - California Healthy Kids Resource Center
Administered for the California Department of Education and the California Department of Health Services; nutrition education materials (books, videos) for loan. - Harvest of the Month
Provides the tools and resources to give students hands-on opportunities to explore, taste and learn about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. - California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
Works to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California’s educators and students. - Eating Well, Living Well:
The nutrition education website for adult ESL programs. - California School Nutrition Association
Promotes all aspects of improving the well-being of California’s children. - California Project LEAN
Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition - Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children
Numerous resources for promoting nutrition in the classroom - PE Central
Physical education information for Health & Physical Educators - Games Kids Play
Rules for playground games, verses for jump-rope rhymes, and much more - Nourish Interactive for Teachers
- SuperKids Nutrition Articles
- Kids a Cookin’ recipes, videos and curriculum
- SuperKids Healthy Activities for Kids
- SuperKids Links for Teachers
- Nutrition for Everyone
Resources from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Calorie Control Council
Calculate your calories; cut calories/fat in your diet; achieve and maintain a healthy weight; low-calorie, reduced-fat foods and beverages - Champions for Change
Overview of California’s Champions for Change program - kidsgardening.org
Sponsored by the National Gardening Association; teaches kids how to garden - Healthy Choices for Kids Online
Created by the growers of Washington state apples; nutrition education program; materials in English and Spanish; lesson plans and activities - American Heart Association
Children’s health section; healthy lifestyle section - American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer; includes many health information resources - American Dietetic Association
Promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being; daily tip sheet “Working Together To Keep Kids Healthy” - Kids Health
Doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence; accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information - Food and Nutrition Information Center
A Resource List for professionals and consumers provided by the USDA National Agricultural Library - Nutrition for Everyone
Fruit and vegetable facts, recipes, and much more; brought to you by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Fruits & Veggies: More Matters
Fruit and vegetable facts, recipes, and much more; brought to you by Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) - Recipes, videos, tips and factsheets
Ideas on ways to get kids to try new foods, eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk and yogurt - Kids in the Kitchen
- Understanding Food Labels
- SuperKids Nutrition Parent Headquarters
- Nutrition Articles
- Nourish Interactive for Parents
- Kidnetic.com Parent Page
- Kids Growing Strong
Getting kids on target for a healthy, happy and successful tomorrow.
- Video shoing how to read a Food Label
- Nutrition for Everyone
Resources from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Ag in the Classroom Kids’ Zone
Kids and teens can find information about animals, foods, ag questions, Science Fair projects, Ag Fun and virtual field trips - Fight BAC
Kids, the Food Detectives need your help to fight an enemy … Bacteria! Play the games, listen to the songs and solve the cases to become a Food Detective! - Food Safety for Kids and Teens
Kids and teens can find games, puzzles, quizzes, and articles to help better their understanding of food safety concepts. - Nutrition For Kids
All types of kid-friendly services, including books, teaching kits, and other resources; free Feeding Kids Newsletter - Kids Health
Doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence; accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information - Hey Kids, Let’s Cook!
This production helps young people ages 8-14 develop cooking skills and teaches recipes and nutrition in a format that is both fun and informative. - Kids Food Safety
- Nourish Interactive for Kids
- Kidnetic.com for Kids
- Dairy Council of California
Play the MyPlate Match Game and discover how many food servings and how much physical activity you need every day. You can also play the BreakFAST and Jump To It Game to learn how to eat a healthy breakfast. - Best Bones Forever
For girls and their BFFs to grow strong together and stay strong forever! - Kids Health Pumpkin-o-meter
- Kids Health Food Flight Christmas
- Kids Health Mission Nutrition
- ZisBoomBah
Free online tool that helps kids learn to “Pick Chow!” by dragging and dropping foods onto their virtual plate with the help of “Add it Up!” meters and five-star nutrition rating scores. - SuperKids Nutrition Kids Headquarters
- Super Crew for Kids
- Super Crew Coloring Pages
- BAM! Body and Mind
- MyPlate Blast Off Game
Play the Blast Off game where you can reach Planet Power by fueling your rocket with food and physical activity. - Track and Field Game
Throw a javelin and do the long jump to learn about healthy eating.
- Constructive Classroom Rewards
– Promoting good habits while protecting children’s health - Container Gardening
– an easy way to grow your own vegetables in limited space - Physical Activity and Academic Performance
– Details of a University of Illinois study linking physical activity with academic performance - Fun and Games
- The McWright Kind of Life
– A fun physical activity for participants old enough to know right from left. - Shake It Up! Lyrics
– Lyrics and activities for each song on the Shake It Up! CD.
- The McWright Kind of Life
- Fun and Healthy School Activities
- Nutrition Decathlon
– Ideas and tools for organizing a decathlon at YOUR school. - Walk to School Events
California Walk to School Day is October 6, 2010.
California Walk to School Week is October 4-8, 2010.
- Nutrition Decathlon
- Healthy School Party Ideas
- Parent Healthy Party Pledge
- Valentines Day
- St. Patrick’s Day
- MyPlate
– The USDA’s website of all things related to the new MyPlate. Food groupings, weight management and calories, physical activity, daily food plans, printable materials, healthy eating tips and more. - Healthy School Fund Raising Ideas
- Dispelling school food funding myths
Will make you think twice about the value of vending machines. - Raising Money Without Compromising Health
– a note from Nani Rowland, TCOE’s Network for a Healthy California Project Coordinator - Healthy Fund Raising
– Alternatives to selling candy - Healthy Fund Raising Ideas and more
– News, tips and ideas from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
- Dispelling school food funding myths
- Grants and Funding Opportunities
- Youth Garden Grants Program
– Start a school garden with help from the National Gardening Association and Home Depot
- Youth Garden Grants Program
- School Wellness Policy Tool Kit
– Policy information and tools, sample policies, and other resources - Policy Brief: Fulfilling the Promise of Free Water in K-12 Schools
– More information is available at www.waterinschools.org.