Resources

• http://mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html Information about the government's new dietary guidelines for children.
• http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm Printable brochure from the National Institutes of Health: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Helping Your Child
• http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm Printable brochure from the National Institutes of Health: Helping your Overweight Child
• http://www.kidnetic.com/ Healthy eating and physical activity tips for kids and parents.
• http://www.kidshealth.org/ Information about nutrition and fitness for kids.
• http://www.bam.gov/ Answers to kids' health questions about body and mind.
• http://www.verbnow.com/ Site provides fun online activities encouraging kids to get physically active.
• http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41l024.pdf Printable BMI chart for girls 2-20
• http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41l023.pdf Printable BMI chart for boys 2-20
• http://www.getkidsinaction.org/ Parent area provides information and risk-assessment tools. Kids' area encourages healthy physical activity and good nutrition through a number of online activities and games.
• http://caprojectlean.org/ Site for teens encourages healthy eating and physical activity.
• http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/families/ Canadian website provides parents with information on nutrition and fitness and suggestions for helping the whole family develop healthy habits.
• http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/index.htm Site aimed at helping girls learn to choose nutritious foods, eat smart, and stay fit. Also provides facts about serious health problems, like eating disorders.

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