ALABAMA GUIDE TO NUTRITION AND  
       PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES FOR 
       CHILDREN AND YOUTH                   20112011
                                                                       Alabama
       Developed by the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Division, the Healthy Weight Initiative, and Alabama Action for Healthy Kids
                                                                 ALABAMA GUIDE TO NUTRITION AND  
                                           PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
                                                                                               2011
         PURPOSE                                                                                        TABLE OF CONTENTS
         The purpose of this guide is to supply information on resources and tools that focus on 
         improving health behaviors in children and families. These resources can be used in            BACKGROUND & HEALTHY WEIGHT INITIATIVE                                         1
         school, after school and in community settings such as churches, boys and girls clubs, 
         and the YMCA. Resources include, but are not limited to, curricula, programs, toolkits,        HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 
         and web sites that address nutrition, physical activity and other health issues.
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                                                                                                        ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION                                          13
                                                                                                        NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES  
                                                                                                        FROM OTHER STATES AND FEDERAL SOURCES                                         16
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         BACKGROUND                                                                                     HEALTHY WEIGHT INITIATIVE
         Overweight and obesity is a serious health concern children and adolescents in the             The Healthy Weight Initiative (HWI) is a partnership between the Alabama 
         United States. Obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during           Department of Public Health’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Division and the State 
         their youth and as adults such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2            Department of Education’s Extended Day, Extended Year program. The HWI provides 
         diabetes. Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic, affecting three times as many               21st Century Community Learning Centers, Dependent Care Coordinators and 
         children today as in the 1980s.                                                                Community Educators with nutrition and physical activity resources and information.  
         School and community programs provide opportunities to reverse this trend and 
         play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles for children by implementing 
         health curricula, offering organized physical activities and serving healthy afternoon 
         snacks. Parents can be reached with positive health messages through family based 
         health programs, family fun nights and take home materials. After school programs 
         can have a positive impact on their community by improving the health and well-
         being of children and their families. Nutrition and physical activity can easily be 
         incorporated into school and community programs at little or no additional cost by 
         utilizing these available resources.  
                                                                                                        CONTACT:
                                                                                                        Molly Killman, MS, RD, LD 
                                                                                                        molly.killman@adph.state.al.us         
                                                                                                        334-206-5646
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          ALABAMA ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS                                                                   USING THE RESOURCE GUIDE
          Action for Healthy Kids is the nations leading nonprofit and largest volunteer                    The guide is divided into two primary sections:  Nutrition and Physical Activity 
          network fighting childhood obesity and undernourishment by with schools to improve                Resources in Alabama and from other states and federal sources. Each section 
          nutrition and physical activity to help our kids learn to eat right, be active every day          alphabetically lists a variety of curricula, programs, and web sites according to the 
          and be ready to learn. At  the core of Action for Healthy Kids is a national network of           categories:
          volunteers helping schools and kids learn to be healthier.                                        • General Nutrition and Physical Activity
                                                                                                            • School Gardens/Agriculture/Food Supply
                                                                                                            • Special Populations - Hispanic
                                                                                                            • Corporate Materials
                                                                                                            • Family Meals
                                                                                                            • Obesity Information
                                                                                                            A brief summary to describe each and contact information noted. A third section 
                                                                                                            with Additional Resources provides information on organizations and programs in 
                                                             Alabama                                        Alabama that are working with children and families to address obesity and chronic 
                                                                                                            diseases that are associated with obesity. 
                                                                                                            Descriptions
                                                                                                            Nutrition and Physical Activity Resources  – this section lists curricula, programs 
                                                                                                            and web sites that originate in Alabama and can be obtained through local 
                                                                                                            partners.
                                                                                                            Additional Resources and Information – this section provides other resources such 
                                                                                                            as state organizations, training opportunities, and reports that focus on health issues 
                                                                                                            for families in Alabama. 
                                                                                                            Nutrition and Physical Activity Resources from other states and federal sources – 
                                                                                                            this section lists curricula, programs and web sites that originate outside Alabama, 
                                                                                                            but can be brought in and adapted as necessary.
                                                                                                             
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