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Project Healthy Schools Childhood obesity, Childhood Obesity Prevention, Children's health, Healthy Lifestyle, Childhood well

Project Healthy Schools provides a fun and interactive way to educate sixth-graders on the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles. Students participate in at least ten hands-on educational activities related to the five simple PHS goals:
* Eat more fruits and vegetables
* Make better beverage choices
* Be active
* Eat less fast and fatty food
* Spend less time in front of a screen

Throughout the school year, Project Healthy Schools’ health educators partner with the school’s food services staff, the parent-teacher organization, teachers and school administrators to identify ways to create a healthier school environment. This may include changes in cafeteria food choices, vending machines and school stores, as well as development or enhancement of a school wellness policy. At the beginning and end of the program, students complete a health behavior questionnaire. With parental consent, they also participate in a voluntary wellness screening that includes height, weight, blood pressure, a fitness step test, a full lipid panel and a random glucose test. Results from the post-program questionnaire and wellness screening consistently show that participants adopt healthier behaviors and make significant improvements in health risk factors such as: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglyceride levels, blood sugar, and measures of fitness.

Did you know certain nutrition habits can contribute negatively to your tween/teens' mental health? Check out the link i...
10/13/2026

Did you know certain nutrition habits can contribute negatively to your tween/teens' mental health? Check out the link in the first comment below for more information on the topic.

Looking for an easy to make, healthy, hot breakfast or even an after-school snack for your kids? Try these "Black Bean ...
10/13/2026

Looking for an easy to make, healthy, hot breakfast or even an after-school snack for your kids? Try these "Black Bean Breakfast Burritos" (recipe link in the first comment below). They are easy to make and your kids will love them--no matter what time of day!

Wanting to get the amount of protein you need, but get more variety into your nutrition plan? Check out the graphic for...
10/13/2026

Wanting to get the amount of protein you need, but get more variety into your nutrition plan? Check out the graphic for some healthy, high-protein foods to add to your cart the next time you go grocery shopping!

Was today a challenging day? Did you have some negative thoughts? Look at the graphic here to see how you might be abl...
10/12/2026

Was today a challenging day? Did you have some negative thoughts? Look at the graphic here to see how you might be able to challenge some of your negative thoughts next time they occur!

Have you taken time today to just be present in the moment? It can help you not only manage your stress better, but als...
10/12/2026

Have you taken time today to just be present in the moment? It can help you not only manage your stress better, but also can help you make things more meaningful. Try it today!

No matter what the weather may be, just bring your own sunshine wherever you go. It will change your whole outlook on l...
10/12/2026

No matter what the weather may be, just bring your own sunshine wherever you go. It will change your whole outlook on life.

This week, take a look at your boundaries, then make sure you are safeguarding them. You deserve to protect your time a...
10/11/2026

This week, take a look at your boundaries, then make sure you are safeguarding them. You deserve to protect your time and energy!

We are all healing in some way. Just remember that healing comes in waves, so remain calm, and stay the course!
10/11/2026

We are all healing in some way. Just remember that healing comes in waves, so remain calm, and stay the course!

Parents, if you have the opportunity this week--drive the carpool. It's a great chance to find out what's happening wit...
10/11/2026

Parents, if you have the opportunity this week--drive the carpool. It's a great chance to find out what's happening with your kids, and to be part of the magic that happens on the trip.

Before you go to sleep at night, always end the night with a positive thought. It will help the coming days be even mor...
10/10/2026

Before you go to sleep at night, always end the night with a positive thought. It will help the coming days be even more positive!

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