The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
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Measures Registry
April 20, 2011 | Toolkit
Two new web products provide publicly available data and promote the consistent use of common measures and research methods across childhood obesity prevention and research.
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 ...
Developing and Implementing Self-Direction Programs and Policies
February 27, 2009 | Toolkit
This handbook explains how states can increase program participants' choice of and control over their services and supports.
Action Strategies Toolkit
February 11, 2011 | Toolkit
Leadership for Healthy Communities, a national program of the RWJF, was created to support local and state leaders nationwide in their efforts to promote healthy, active communities and access to affordable healthy foods. The strategies in this toolkit include promising, evidence-based practices that advance these goals and build upon the work in which policy-makers are already engaged.
Catalogue of Surveillance Systems
February 1, 2011 | Toolkit
Two new web products provide publicly available data and promote the consistent use of common measures and research methods across childhood obesity prevention and research.
Live Well Greenville
January 1, 2011 | Toolkit
These resources from San Souci Community Garden, were designed to serve as guides for gardeners in growing fresh, healthy food in their community gardens.
Action Strategies Toolkit
May 1, 2009 | Toolkit
A guide for local and state leaders working to create healthy communities and prevent childhood obesity.
Action Strategies Toolkit
May 1, 2009 | Toolkit
A guide for local and state leaders working to create healthy communities and prevent childhood obesity.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
January 1, 2009 | Toolkit
The guide offers the latest policy updates and recommendations about how to promote physical education and activity and healthy eating policies in schools.