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Using an Idea Prize to Spur an Invention to Increase Physical Activity

November 27, 2012 | Program Result Report

HopeLab Foundation, Redwood City, Calif., hosted an idea prize competition and then built an interactive, digital product to spur physical activity in middle school students, particularly those youth who are most likely to become obese.

Healthy Schools Program: Ankeny, Iowa

April 25, 2013 | Story

Ankeny Food Service Director Lynn Swinger is serving healthier school meals to meet updated national nutrition standards.

Healthy Schools Program: Hopkins, Minnesota

April 25, 2013 | Story

Food Service Director Barb Mechura has been serving healthier school meals to comply with updated national nutrition standards.

How to Make Our Schools Healthy

November 7, 2012 | Program Result Report

The Healthy Schools Program provides technical assistance to help schools engage administrators, teachers, parents and vendors in increasing access to physical activity and healthier foods for students and staff.

Technical Assistance Matters: Schools Need Support to Become Healthier

October 21, 2012 | Evaluation

The evaluation found that schools that accessed and participated in more training and technical assistance made the most progress in implementing policies and programs that support healthy eating and regular physical activity among students.

Cleminson Elementary School

October 21, 2012 | Report

Cleminson Elemtary School in El Monte, California was one of two schools in the nation to receive a Gold National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program in 2012.

Terence C. Reilly School No. 7

October 21, 2012 | Report

Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 in Elizabeth, New Jersey was one of two schools in the nation to receive a Gold National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program in 2012.

An Action Agenda for Schools and Communities to Fight Obesity

July 30, 2012 | Program Result Report

During 2006 to 2007, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley convened town hall meetings in four U.S. cities to raise awareness of childhood obesity. A key organization in each city then worked to spur state and local efforts to address the growing problem.

Implementing Wellness Policy Requirements

July 1, 2012 | Toolkit

Is your district or school preparing to implement the wellness policy requirements of the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act? This resource, developed by The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program, will serve as a guide as you ...

Healthy and Delicious Salad Dressings for Schools

July 1, 2012 | Toolkit

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is pleased to share this collection of school-made salad dressing recipes. The contributors of the recipes represent many individuals and groups with an interest in providing healthier meals to children, inclu ...

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