Action for Healthy Kids Reports

In order to learn the views that parents currently have on the issues of nutrition and physical activity in schools, as well as the changes parents believe are most needed in schools, Action for Healthy Kids conducted a national survey with parents. The survey of parents of school-aged children found a significant gap between what parents believe is happening and what is actually happening in terms of nutrition and physical activity in America’s schools.   Download Full Report [color] or Executive Summary [color] [b&w]

Action for Healthy Kids' exclusive landmark report documents how the excessive rise in poor nutrition, inactivity and weight problems is adversely affecting academic achievement and possibly costing schools millions of dollars each year. The report calls on schools to work with partners to take immediate action to address the issue, and points to current best practices in schools, school districts, and states.   Download Full Report: [color]
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This report defines a set of standard criteria for creating and evaluating school-based approaches for improving nutrition and physical activity. In order for schools to implement best practices, they must know what works under what conditions. These criteria can be applied to a broad range of practices, policies and programs to measure their potential effectiveness and adoptability.   Download Full Report or Executive Summary

The 2002 Healthy Schools Summit launched the nationwide Action for Healthy Kids initiative to chart a healthier course for our nation's youth. This report highlights ideas and solutions shared at the 2002 Healthy Schools Summit and sets forth the Action for Healthy Kids vision for creating health-promoting schools that support sound nutrition and physical activity.   Download Full Report