Physical Education and Health

Resources on the Web

 

www.kidshealth.org  - Center for Disease Control site about kids about staying healthy, feelings, body functions etc.

 

www.bam.gov – Centers for Disease Control web site for kids, food and nutrition, diseases, games, healthy snacks

 

www.kids.gov – U.S. government website linking kids to a great number of resources on the web.  Health link includes info on immunizations, air quality, nutrition and exercise

 

www.newenglanddairycouncil.org – great site for educators with games, lesson plans, recipes, school wellness

 

www.nal.usda.gov – great source for all.  Links to many different sites including food, nutrition, resources

 

www.nutritionexplorations.com - good site for parents, kids, and educators. Lesson plans, games, contests, grants etc.

 

www.pecentral.com – Educators will like the classroom resources, plans etc.

 

www.mypyramid.gov - a fun website that will give everyone in the family personal ides on how to eat better and exercise more.  Find your own food pyramid based on age, gender, and activity level

 

www.johnstalkerinstitute.org – wellness solutions for Massachusetts.  Site expands on design, implementation and expansion of your school wellness policy.

 

www.teamnutrition.usda.gov – USDA food and nutrition sources website to support Child Nutrition programs and to improve children’s lifelong eating and physical activity habits.

 

www.mass.gov/massinmotion/ – State website on physical activity and nutrition.