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Nutrition

Healthy eating habits formed during childhood lead to a healthy life. Proper nutrition is key. Parents can teach their children good eating habits by being positive role models in their own choices and by explaining to their children the importance of a balanced diet and how to choose healthy options from each food group. These resources will help you prepare more nutritious meals and be able to discuss more healthy food choices.

Parent Guides

Childhood Obesity Overview
Information on the growing problem of childhood obesity.

Helping Your Overweight Teen
Ways to support your teen in efforts to lose weight and get fit.

Helping Families Make Wise Food Choices
Tips for parents on how to introduce more nutritious meals and healthy habits.

Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
How to make better food choices while shopping and educate your children about food marketing.

State of Nutrition in Schools
Good news and bad news on the nutrition offerings in schools today.

Getting Children to Eat Right
Methods for encouraging children to eat more healthful foods.

Nutrition Overview
What you need to know about nutrition (from PTA's Healthy Lifestyles Guide).

PTA Publications & Presentations

Jamie Oliver and PTA's Toolkit to Fight Childhood Obesity
Jamie Oliver and PTA are proud to release a toolkit for parents and families to give them information they need to eat healthy and to be active together.

Healthy PTA Fundraisers
Ideas for PTA fundraisers that promote nutrition and healthy living

10 Things a PTA Can Do to Improve Student Nutrition
Child nutrition checklist

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Guide
A parent's guide to nutrition, fitness, grocery shopping, school wellness policies, and vaccinations.

Resolutions & Position Statements

PTA Resolution on Nutritional Requirements to Fight Childhood Obesity
PTA Resolution addressing requirements to fight childhood obesity.

Position Statement on Nutrition and Families
PTA's position on ensuring current and accurate nutrition information.

Third Party Resources

Parenting Magazine: 8 Tips for a Healthy School Year

Additional Resources

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 2 to 3)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 2 to 3 (online exclusive)

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 4 to 8)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 4 to 8 (online exclusive)

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 9 to 13)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 9 to 13 (online exclusive)

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 14 to 18)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 14 to 18 (online exclusive)

Snacks Can Provide a Nutrition Boost
Tips for healthy snacking

Small Changes Produce Big Results
Tips for more healthful eating

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