Great link for kids to connect to.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
Official Site for Marathon Kids. A Free program where kids
record their
mileage on a running log to receive a T-shirt. Click the link
for more
information.
http://www.marathonkids.com/site/
Jump Rope for Heart program
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2360
The website features a tool in which consumers can determine how
many fruits
and vegetables they need daily based on their age, sex and
activity level.
Consumers can then find examples of what a cup and a half cup of
fruits and
vegetables looks like, as well as helpful tips for breakfast,
lunch, dinner
and snacks.
http://www.5aday.gov
Learn cool (yucky) things about your body.
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body/
Fitness Gram - State required fitness test for all 3rd, 4th and
5th
graders.
http://www.fitnessgram.net/home/
This website is sponsored by the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention.
It features a variety of information for kids.
http://www.bam.gov
First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign focuses on
childhood obesity and encourages children to be more active. In
addition, this initiative gives parents tools to make healthy
family choices. According to the Let's Move" website, parents
play a key role in making healthy choices for their children
because earliest decisions regarding food and physcial activity
occur in the home.
www.letsmove.gov/choices/index.html
Ever wonder how your skateboard moves or a baseball flies? This
website shows you the science behind physical activity
/www.exploratorium.edu/explore/staff_picks/sports_science/
Want to find a way to get more exercise in a day... how about
walking to school. With international walk to school day,
students around the world stretch their legs and walk to school.
/www.walktoschool-usa.org/
Want to workout, but have trouble finding a buddy? How about
exercising with your family... Len Saunders created PACES
(Parents and Children Exercising Simultaneously) Day. PACES Day
takes place every weekend throughout the year. What a great thing
to do with your family!
http://www.lensaunders.com/paces/index.html