| WE CAN Program - Increasing physical activity is the primary goal of the National Institute of Health's WE CAN! (Way to Enhance Children's Activiy and Nutrition), a science-based national education program to help children ages 8-13 maintain a healthy weight. We Can! provides tips, evidence-based curricula and other resources for parents and community programs to help children and their families make better food choices, increase physical activity, and reduce recreational screen time. More information is available at the toll-free number 866-359-3226. |
| Kids Running - Great Web Site for information on Youth Running |
| Kids site from the Center for Disease Control on Body and Mind - A site for kids on BODY AND MIND sponsored by the Center for Disease Control. Also a teachers section. |
| Kids Health website from medical experts - Medical experts from the Nemours Corporation provide health and fitness information for kids, teens, and parents. |
| American Running program for walking and running - An informational site that also includes a 12 week youth program for "one on one" walking and running. |
| State of California "Active California" initiative - California Council on Physical Fitness and Sports initiative for a Healthy California. Many links to other resources and information. |
| Kidshealth.org - the most visited website for children's health - From the private company called Nemours. The largest and most visited website on children's health. Physician information as well as sections for kids, teens, and parents. Highly recommended. |
| Davidkatzmd.com Excellent information for teachers use - Dr. Katz has two superb programs you can download and use in the classroom or with any youth group. 1. Nutrition Dectectives - Teaching kids to make healthy choices. 2. ABC for Fitness - 5 minute activity bursts in the classroom Go to davidkatzmd.com and you can download this very useful information as well as learn about and fight childhood obesity. |
| Youth Fitness module in American Council on Fitness website - The American Council on Fitness (ACE) website has a module in their youth fitness section with free material for educators starting fitness/nutrition programs for 3rd to 5th graders. At some point they will start charging $95 for this program. You can download it from the website. |
| Adaptive P.E. Information - This website has a tremendous amount of information on how to handle children with special needs. Activities, etc. |
| State of Florida Health Insurance for Kids information - Florida information on health plan and insurance for children. Many links for evaluation and medical studies as well. |
| Girls on the Run - Great Web Site for information on Youth Running - with advice specifically aimed at young girls |
| Go Girl Go national life/athletic program - A nationwide curriculum program based on testimonials and stories of world class female athletes comments on important young women's issues. |
| Women's Sports Foundation - Homepage of the Women's Sports Foundation with sports and fitness information for women and girls. |
| Fitness and Health site for Girls - Government website specifically aimed at fitness and health and lifestyle tips for girls |
| Girl Power website for girls aged 9 to 13 - Website for 9 to 13 year old girls with information on health, fitness, and other issues. |
| Women's and Girls Physical Activity - A website from the Melpomene Organization dedicated to promoting physical activity of girls and women. |
| Kids Running - Web Site with information on Youth Running |
| Kidnetic.com - exercises and health on-line - This website provides fitness information and health information and even some fitness challenges you can do while on-line. |
| Child and Youth Health website from Austrailia - A very complete website on children and youth health issues - with links for different ages. Fitness, health, relevant issues, safety, hot topics of the day. |
| Youth Runner Magazine - A magazine for the more serious competitive youth runner. |
| Way Cool Running - Web Site with information on Youth Running |
| Presidents Fitness Challenge - The Presidents fitness challenge website. A series of programs and activities are suggested that you can do. Also health and fitness and diet information. |
| International Walk to School - International program to support healthy children and safety by encouraging walking to school and community development of safe routes. |
| Get Active/Stay Active website and teacher advice - Website where teachers can register students to build a fitness journal and qualify for President's Fitness Challenge. Also to get fitness advice. |
| President's Council on Fitness Website - President's Council on Fitness website with information on Health and Fitness. |
California Daily Food Guide - A nutrition training manual. Each chapter is available in PDF format. There are new chapters and expanded chapters on everything you would want to teach your class or JUST RUN group: food groups, lifecycle dietary recommendations, ethnic dietary issues, body weight, physical activity, and many others.
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| HELP Program in Monterey County - Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Principles Program in Monterey County |
| Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention - Suggestions for small things you can do to live healthier and lose weight. |
| Nutrition for Everyone - CDC's comprehensive website with excellent information on nutrition and healthy eating choices. |
| Nutrition Competencies for California's Children - An explanation of the California State Nutrition learning expectations for each grade level. Revised in 2008 |
| Harvest of the Month nutrition and food information - A wonderful and comprehensive website on healthy food and nutrition. Special sections for teachers and monthly curriculum advice are included. We recommend this one! |
| Nutrition and Food Values - Information on Nutrition and food values - interactive calculator for determining nutrition in your own food. |
| Information about Fruits and Vegetables - Website for the Five a Day program. Promoting 5 to 9 servings of Fruits and Vegetables per day. |
| No Junk Food organization - A website created to provide knowledge and alternatives to Junk Food. School fundraising alternatives using healthy food rather than cookies and cakes, etc. |
| Information on Fruits and Vegetables - Information on Fruits and Vegetables with recipes for healthy eating and living |
| School Nutrition - American School Food Service Assoc. - Information on school nutrition and advice from the American School Food Service Association. Recipes, information, education. |
| U.C. Cooperative Extension - Family Nutrition Education Program - University of California Cooperative ExtensionProgram on Family Nutrition. Call Kathleen Nolan at 759-7373 if any questions. This program also coordinates a Walk Across Monterey County program in schools. |
| The Food Trust Organization - The Food Trust confronts the epidemic of childhood obesity. The mission is affordable and nutritious food, increase access to nutritious food, and being an advocate for better public policy. |
| National Farm to School organization - Connects schools to local farms. School based gardens for nutritious food. Improving student nutrition in the schools. |
| Big Sur International Marathon - Link to the Big Sur International Marathon website. |
| Big Sur Half Marathon - Link to the Big Sur Half Marathon Website. |
| Don's Run Web - A website created and maintained by a local Monterey Bay runner that has links to about 150 websites about running |
| Wednesday Night Laundry Runners - Local link for information about the only USATF adult running club in Monterey County |
| Runner's World - Link to the primary running magazine in the Country. |
| Salinas Valley Kids - Link for activities for kids in the Salinas Valley. |
| Montery Bay Kids - website showing Monterey Bay area activities for kids - A wonderful website to keep Monterey Bay area kids and their parents informed of local activities. |
| Monterey Bay Parents - information for parents in the Monterey Bay Area - A wonderful website to keep Monterey Bay parents informed about resources and activities in the Monterey Bay area. |
| Monterey Kids - Link for activities for kids in the Monterey area. |
| Smoke-Free Kids - Website on Youth Smoking Prevention |
| CDC Tips for Youth Smoking Prevention - Center for Disease Control Information on Prevention of Youth Smoking |
| Coach's Asthma Clipboard Program - The Coach's Asthma Clipboard Program (CACP) was launched in January 2006 in Minnesota and Utah and quickly spread to other states. There is a 30 minute educational program available online that encourages those involved in Youth Sports to understand how to help athletes properly manage asthma during athletic events. The program uses Flash Media 8 and teaches medication management, ways to prevent exercise induced asthma, steps to take when an athlete is having an asthma attack, and many other important subjects. |
| D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education - National Website for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program - Drug Prevention for Youth. |
| Learning Through Sports - Educational Software for K through 8th grade that is used for math and language learning as well as character development and sportsmanship. Using sports as a learning tool. |
| Youth Sports Parenting - Mom's Team website with information on Youth sports parenting for parents with children from age 5 to 18. |
| Center for Sports Parenting - WEbsite of the National Center for Sports Parenting with advice to all parents regarding youth sports. |
| National Alliance for Youth Sports - Website of the National Alliance for Youth Sports with advice for Parents. |
| Brain Breaks - Classroom exercises with physical activity University of Michigan created site that incorporates physical activity into the learning of math, english and other categories as well. They add activities each year and keep them fun and interesting. |
| Energizers - Classroom exercises with physical activity Website that incorporates physical activity into the learning of math, english and other categories |
| Mind and Body - Classroom exercises with physical activity Website that incorporates physical activity into the learning of math english and other categories |
| Exercise in Medicine Great advice for the medical community and the public on prescribing exercise as medicine and how to implement this in your community |
| Fitness Equipment for Kids Leaps and Bounds has several fitness equipment items made especially for kids. Type in the key word "exercise" when you are on the website. Some examples are an air walker, kids first dumbbell weight sets, exercise bike, balance ball, etc. |
| More Fitness Equipment Kick Start Fitness for Kids has several fitness equipment items made just for kids. You can outfit your school gym from this site. Some examples are a circuit trainer, weights, other fitness center equipment. |
