Resources

Helpful Websites
Here are some websites that encourage health, wellness, and physical activity. The Department of Nutrition and BASE has carefully chosen these resources, but does not accept responsibility for the content of the linked sites.

MyPlate
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Let's Move!
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics -- For Adults For Kids
School Meal Facts
Healthier US School Challenge
Flat 14ers Initiative
Federal Nutrition Programs
Fruits and Veggies - More Matters
Action for Healthy Kids
Fresh for Kids
Healthy Kids Challenge

Resources for Teachers
Adams 12 Healthy Schools Toolkit
Classroom Activity Break ideas - ABC for Fitness
Short Workout Videos - www.getsweaty.com
1-minute Activity Breaks - www.jamschoolprograms.com
K-12 Health Lessons and Resources - www.healthteacher.com (contact kaitlin.wasik@adams12.org for login info)

Resources for Parents
For healthy snack ideas to send to school with your child, click here - English Spanish
A monthly, health-related news topic for parents - Health Teacher at Home

Employee Wellness
The Adams County YMCA headquarters are located in the ESC. This facility, including treadmills, bikes, weight machines, and other equipment, is available for FREE use by any Adams 12 employee. They are open Monday-Friday until 6pm.

Fitness 19, a local gym, offers great discounts on monthly memberships and personal trainers for any Adams 12 employee! Check out this flyer for more details.

Other Resources
Here are articles, presentations, handouts, or other resources related to healthy living.
Flavored Milk Presentation
Flavored Milk Factsheet
Starting a Walking School Bus