Table of Contents for Nevada School Wellness Resource Binder

Foreword

Executive Summary

Optimizing Academic Achievement: Why Wellness is Critical in Every School

Health Status

• Chronic Disease and Its Prevalence in Nevada
• Health Risk Behaviors of Physical Inactivity and Poor Nutrition
• Status of Physical Activity Opportunity in Nevada Schools
• Prevention Strategies (Public Health Recommendations)

How Schools are Helping Students Become More Healthy

• Nevada School Wellness Policy
• Coordinated School Health
• Success Stories around the Nation
• Success Stories in Nevada

Developing a School Wellness Council

• Who could be a member?
• What could the School Wellness Council accomplish?

Mobilizing the Faculty and Staff

How Schools Can Assess Their Progress

• CDC School Health Index Modules

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• My Pyramid

Partners for Healthier Nutrition in Nevada

• Vendors
• Products
• Food Selection Tool
• Fundraising

Nutrition Resources

• Resources in Nevada
• Resources Nationwide

Guidelines for Physical Activity

Physical Activity Resources

• Resources in Nevada
• Resources Nationwide

Elementary School Physical Activity

• Before during and after physical activity programming
  • Getting started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Exemplary Nevada Programs
• Activity Breaks
  • Getting started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Exemplary Nevada Programs
• Using the School Environment to Encourage Physical Activity
  • Getting Started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Marketing Physical Activity
    • 101 Blips to Encourage Kids to be Active
    • Public Reinforcement of Participation in Activity
• Policy

Elementary School Nutrition

• Integrating Nutrition Concepts across the Curriculum
• Marketing Healthy Foods
  • 101 Blips to Encourage Kids to Make Healthy Nutritional Choices
• Alternative reward ideas for Students
• Fundraising Ideas
• Recruiting support outside of school

SOLICITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS - - END SECTION WITH PICTURES

Middle School Physical Activity

• Before during and after physical activity programming
  • Getting started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Exemplary Nevada Programs
• Activity Breaks
  • Getting started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Exemplary Nevada Programs
• Using the School Environment to Encourage Physical Activity
  • Getting Started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Marketing Physical Activity
    • 101 Blips to Encourage Kids to be Active
    • Public Reinforcement of Participation in Activity
• Policy

Middle School Nutrition

• Integrating Nutrition Concepts across the Curriculum
• Marketing Healthy Foods
  • 101 Blips to Encourage Kids to Make Healthy Nutritional Choices
  • Fundraising Ideas
• Experimenting with Pricing Changes
• Recruit support outside of school

SOLICITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS - - END SECTION WITH PICTURES

High School Physical Activity

• Before during and after physical activity programming
  • Getting started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Exemplary Nevada Programs
• Activity Breaks
  • Getting started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Exemplary Nevada Programs
• Using the School Environment to Encourage Physical Activity
  • Getting Started (Quick tips, Things to keep in mind, Overcoming Barriers)
  • Marketing Physical Activity
    • 101 Blips to Encourage Kids to be Active
    • Public Reinforcement of Participation in Activity
• Policy

High School Nutrition

• Integrating Nutrition across the Curriculum
• Marketing Healthy Foods
  • 101 Blips to Encourage Kids to Make Healthy Nutritional Choices
• Experimenting with Pricing Changes
• Experimenting with Fresh Food Vending
• Recruit support outside of school

References

Acknowledgements

Appendices