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Health Assessment Tools
- 1Michigan Health & Wellness Assessment Quiz (Adults)
www.mfia.state.mi.us/surGeneral/P1a_assessment_quiz.aspx
This quick and easy one-page assessment on your daily physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking behaviors willnhelp guide programs that create a healthier Michigan! - 2Michigan's Student Health Survey (Students)
www.mihealthtools.org/studenthealthsurvey/
This online survey is designed for Michigan schools to determine the nutrition and physical activity knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their students. It helps schools by providing key information so they can actively support healthy choices for students as part of a total learning environment. - 3Michigan's Healthy School Action Tools (Schools)
www.mihealthtools.org/hsat/
This website helps your school and district understand how healthy your school environment is in the areas of Asthma Management, Healthy Eating & Nutrition, Physical Education & Physical Activity, Social & Emotional Health, Tobacco-Free Lifestyles, and Violence and Injury Prevention. Once you have the results, you can develop an action plan and have access to online tools to help your school create a healthier school environment. A healthy school environment gives students clear and consistent messages, accurate health information, and ample opportunity to apply it. - 4Body Mass Index Calculator (All Ages)
www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/links.html
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI is currently one of the most reliable indicators used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. While this can be a sensitive topic, especially for children and adolescents, a child who is overweight is at increased risk of developing health problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Parents are encouraged to share this information with their child's doctor, who can help interpret the results and make recommendations. - 5
Governor Snyder Wants Michigan to Become Healthier State
Updated: Thursday, 15 Sep 2011, 5:14 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011, 11:18 AM EDT
By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN
Associated Press
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder included himself Wednesday when he laid out goals to make Michigan a healthier state by getting more people into wellness programs, setting up an exchange where citizens can buy health insurance and dealing with residents' expanding waistlines.
During his special message to the Legislature on health and wellness delivered at the Heart of the City Health Center in Grand Rapids, the Republican governor announced he weighed 194 pounds after stepping on a scale. He also disclosed his body mass index -- or BMI, which uses height and weight to estimate body fat -- is 26.8, putting him in the overweight category. Read More
Top 10 School Environment Links
- 1Local School Wellness Policy
www.teamnutrition.usda.gov/healthy/wellness_policyrequirements.html
On June 30, 2004, the President signed Public Law 108-265, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. Section 204 of this law [PDF]. Each local educational agency participating in a program authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq) shall establish a local school wellness policy by School Year 2006. - 2Michigan Model for Health
www.emc.cmich.edu/mm/
This nationally used curriculum facilitates interdisciplinary learning through lessons which integrate health education into other curricula, including language arts, social studies, science, math and art. Teacher training in the implementation of the Model ensures that students and their schools, as a whole, get maximum benefits from this carefully constructed program. - 3Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum
www.epec4kids.com
Michigan's Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum (EPEC) is an easy-to-use, award-winning chronic disease prevention program for grades K-12 that is aligned to the NASPE standards for physical education. It aims to promote life-long skills in students and is currently being used by thousands of teachers in the United States. The curriculum strengthens both the practice and the perception of physical education in their schools. - 4HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC)
www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthierus/links.html
The HealthierUS School Challenge establishes rigorous standards for schools' food quality, participation in meal programs, physical activity opportunities, and nutrition education. This nationwide program has spurred schools that meet these standards all across the country to transform their environments into places where healthy eating and physical activity is experienced and learned. Schools that are doing the very best work to keep kids healthy are recognized and even receive monetary incentives. - 5Team Nutrition
www.fns.usda.gov/TN/
Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Many states have their own division of Team Nutrition and offer additional resources and services that support the national program. - 6Let's Move!
www.letsmove.gov
Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more physically active. - 7Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge
www.actionforhealthykids.org/game-on
Developed by Action for Healthy Kids in cooperation with the US Dept of Agriculture and the US Dept of Health and Human Services, this free year-long program uses a series of challenges to encourage youth, their families and schools to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives through taste tests and moving more. - 8The OrganWise Guys
www.organwiseguys.com
The OrganWise Guys Inc. began in 1993 with a vision to inspire individuals to take charge of their health by assuming personal responsibility for their choices. By bringing the body to life via lovable organ characters, kids of all ages learn what it really means to be smart from the inside out. - 9PE-Nut
www.pe-nut.org
PE-Nut is a nutrition and physical education program that uses a whole-school approach to motivate students, parents and educators to be physically active and eat healthier. PE-Nut is designed to improve health behaviors in a school environment by presenting simple, consistent nutrition and physical activity messages via multiple approaches and locations. - 10Recess Before Lunch
www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/recess-before-lunch.htm
Understand the benefits of implementing Recess Before Lunch, including fewer discipline problems and increased ability to learn. This site provides you with all of the resources to get started and quotes from those who already have the program.
Top 10 Nutritional Links
- 1MyPlate
www.choosemyplate.gov
Every five years the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updates the national food guidance system (currently MyPlate) to reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the most up-to-date research. This information can be used to create a personal health plan that aligns individuals with current recommendations based on age, gender, activity level, weight and height. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of USDA, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. - 2Farm to School
www.farmtoschool.org
Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers. - 3Fruits & Veggies-More Matters
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
The Produce for Better Health Foundation is dedicated to helping consumers learn why it's so important to eat plenty of fruits and veggies for good health. Explore great ideas on how to get kids involved in healthy cooking and shopping too! - 4Fruits & Vegetables Galore
www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/fv_galore.html
Fruits & Vegetables Galore is a tool for school foodservice professionals packed with tips on planning, purchasing, protecting, preparing, presenting and promoting fruits and vegetables. Use Fruits & Vegetables Galore to help rejuvenate your cafeteria with colorful fruits and vegetables. - 5Schools and Whole Grains
www.wholegrainscouncil.org/resources/schools-and-whole-grains
Kids' growing bodies especially need the benefits of healthy whole grains. The foods kids learn to eat at school will help them make healthier choices outside of the school building. The Whole Grains Council supports increased consumption of whole grains in schools worldwide, and provides resources and information to both schools and manufacturers to make this a reality. - 6Dairy and Child Nutrition
www.nationaldairycouncil.org/childnutrition/Pages/ChildNutritionHome.aspx
Decades of nutrition research and in-school programs have helped National Dairy Council take a leading role in the fight against poor nutrition, inactivity, and overweight/obesity among our nation's youth. National Dairy Council invests significantly in improving children's health in many ways: in-school initiatives, partner engagement, nutrition research, and counsel to the dairy industry on providing nutritious products to youth. - 7Food Allergies
www.foodallergy.org/
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network's (FANN) goal is to be a world leader in food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness and the issues surrounding this disease. Among FAAN's accomplishments in its 20-year history are its involvement in historic legislation regarding food labeling, its creation of the widely recognized initiative, Food Allergy Awareness Week, its educational programs taught in schools across the country, and the formation of the Research Grant Program. - 8Small Step
www.smallstep.gov
The government-sponsored site has great tips on how to eat better, get active and understand portion control. You can get specific information for kids, teens and adults. - 9Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist
Updated Michigan Team Nutrition Book
Download this must have annotated list of over 400 books with positive food and physical activity messages for children in grades K-2. Use the list to search by theme or title . There are 41 different themes including Fruits & Vegetables, Physical Activity, Gardening and more! Titles are organized alphabetically and include short annotations. - 10Michigan Health Education Standards
www.emc.cmich.edu/cshp/hesb.htm
Learn about Michigan's Health Education Standards. These grade level expectations provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to develop healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime.
Top 10 Physical Activity / Education Links
- 1Michigan Physical Education Standards and Benchmarks
www.emc.cmich.edu/cshp/pesb.htm
Learn about Michigan's Physical Education Standards and Benchmarks. These grade level expectations provide students with the knowledge, skills, fitness and attitude needed to develop healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime. - 2Action Based Learning
www.abllab.com
Jean Blaydes-Madigan is redefining physical activity! She has developed kinesthetic teaching strategies that teach specific academic concepts in a teacher friendly, time efficient, fun way that has proven results for a positive learning experience. Action Based Learning"! puts brain-based learning into action students love it! - 3HOPSports
www.hopsports.com
HOPSports, Inc. is a global health and wellness network reaching classrooms, schools, homes, workplaces and community centers. This research based and cost-effective solution uses its innovative, digital platform to combine physical activity, education and entertainment. HOPSports' alliance with some of the biggest sports and entertainment brands sets them apart from other physical education programs. The roster of presenters includes Olympians, Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes representing the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and National Governing Bodies- USA Cycling, USA Volleyball and USRowing. - 4All Children Exercising Simultaneously
www.michiganfitness.org/aces/
This annual movement encourages students from all over the country to get moving at the same time, on the same day. The platform is non-competitive and is fun for all ages. - 5Brain Breaks
www.emc.cmich.edu/brainbreaks/
It's challenging for students to sit in a classroom all day. Brain Breaks provide an opportunity for teachers to get students moving and learning at the same time. Research has shown a positive relationship between movement and learning. - 6Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart
www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Giving/ForIndividuals/JoinanEvent/jump-rope-sub-home_UCM_315609_SubHomePage.jsp
Students, parents, schools and communities work together and jump rope or shoot hoops to raise funds for the fight against heart disease and stroke while learning about the heart-healthy benefits of being physically active. - 7Walking and Mileage Clubs
www.fitnessfinders.net
Walking is a great form of physical activity at any age. When schools offer walking and mileage club programs, students find that physical activity is fun! This site provides information on starting a club and offers incentives that are low-cost and appealing to young students. - 8Safe Routes to School
www.saferoutesinfo.org
July 2005, Congress passed federal legislation that established a National Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. This program aims to make it safer for students to walk or bike to and from school. The Federal Highway Administration administers the Safe Routes to School program funds and provides guidance and regulations about SRTS programs. Federal SRTS funds will be distributed to states based on student enrollment, with no state receiving less than $1 million per year. SRTS funds can be used for both infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure activities. - 9VERB It's What You Do
www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/
Is a national, multicultural, social marketing campaign coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Materials are for organizations that promote the importance of daily physical activity. - 10Take 10!
www.take10.net/whatistake10.asp?page=new
TAKE 10! is an award-winning school-based intervention integrating physical activity with academic lessons. Joining the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation coalition is part of TAKE 10!'s strategic commitment to partners who help families realize small behavior changes to achieve healthier lifestyles.
Top 10 School Partners In Health Links
- 1Michigan Department of Community Health
www.michigan.gov/surgeongeneral
Michigan is stepping up and laying out the vision for improving health and wellness across the state. Health is the foundation for Michigan's economic transformation and overall quality of life for all ages. - 2Michigan Department of Education
www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-43092---,00.html
MDE oversees a variety of programs including Michigan Team Nutrition, School Nutrition Programs and Coordinated School Health. All of these efforts are designed to motivate, encourage, and empower schools, families and the community to work together to continually improve school environments so healthy food and physical activity options predominate and, in turn, positive behaviors are learned. - 3U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.healthcare.gov/prevention/nphpphc/strategy/report.pdf
This is the nation's first ever National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy report. It is a critical component of the Affordable Care Act and provides an opportunity for us to become a more healthy and fit nation. - 4Alliance for a Healthier Generation
www.healthiergeneration.org
The American Heart Association and the William J Clinton Foundation joined forces in May 2005 to create a healthier generation by addressing childhood obesity. - 5Action for Healthy Kids
www.actionforhealthykids.org
Action for Healthy Kids addresses childhood undernourishment, obesity and prevention by working with schools to help kids learn to eat right and be active every day. This focus is because of the unique position and influence that schools have on children and their families, in addition to their responsibility to provide nutrition and physical education and their many opportunities to promote healthy eating and active living. Many states have their own division of Action for Healthy Kids and offer additional resources and services that support the national program. - 6Parent Action for Healthy Kids
www.parentactionforhealthykids.org
Barb Flis is the Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids and insists that every parent has the power to make a difference in the health of our youth. The site focuses on connecting families, schools and communities on children's social, emotional and physical health. It provides parents, teachers, school administrators, public health professionals and community-based organizations with resources to accomplish this goal. - 7Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health & Sports/Michigan Fitness Foundation
www.michiganfitness.org
The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health & Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation are working to improve the health of the people in Michigan by promoting the health benefits of physical activity and creating behavior-changing programs the equip Michigan citizens to lead physically active lives. - 8School Nutrition Association
www.schoolnutrition.org
The School Nutrition Association is a national, non-profit professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide school meals across the country. - 9American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
www.aahperd.org
This alliance envisions a society in which all individuals enjoy an optimal quality of life through appreciation of and participation in an active and creative, health-promoting lifestyle. - 10Kids Health from Nemours
www.kidshealth.org
This site is packed with information and practical tips for parents, kids, teens and educators on staying healthy. Topics include nutrition, fitness, sleep, feelings, cooking, games and so much more!
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