Additional Resource Links on Nutrition

Pennsylvania

• Penn State Hershey Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion — Communication clearinghouse and state-wide resource for improving nutrition and physical activity.
• Pennsylvania Dietetic Association Foundation (PADAF) — Advocates of the dietetics profession serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well being.

• Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center — Promotes healthy lifestyles through education.
• Weller Health Education Center — Health education resource for schools, providing engaging, curricula-based programs in health, character education and life science for students grades Pre-K through 12.

National

• Let's Move — A nationwide campaign with support from First Lady Michelle Obama to tackle childhood obesity.
• First Lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack, and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced the new food icon, MyPlate that replaces MyPyramid. MyPlate gives us a visual reminder to fill half our plate with fruits and vegetables, along with protein, whole grains and dairy. An easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits, MyPlate is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Action for Healthy Kids — Addresses the epidemic of overweight, sedentary and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in school.
• Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition (We Can!) — Resource for parents and caregivers to help children ages 8-13 stay at a healthy weight through nutrition, physical activity and less screen time.
• Coordinated Approach to School Health (CATCH) — Targeted at grades K-5 to change their attitudes and behaviors towards nutrition and activity through curriculum and materials.
• American Dietetic Association — Improves the nutritional health of the public through education, research and awareness initiatives.
• 5 A Day — Increases the consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health through programs, website and annual events.
• The National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) — Advocates national policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity.
• Focusing Resources on Effective School Health (FRESH) — Ensures that children are healthy and able to learn is an essential component of an effective education system.