National Dairy Council

http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org
Find current research and nutrition information.

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Do Amazing Things

http://schoolwellnesskit.org/
The Southeast Dairy Association and NFL want to help your students achieve more and do amazing things that will lead to lifelong healthy habits. Enroll your school today to receive a free Wellness Activation Kit.

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Action for Healthy Kids

http://www.actionforhealthykids.org
This national organization aims to improve children's nutrition and increase physical activity.

Eat Smart. Play Hard.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardkids/
Kids can travel through a small town to find resources and tips on eating healthy.

Food Research and Action Center

http://frac.org/
The Food Research and Action Center is a national nonprofit organization working to improve public policies and public-private partnerships to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States.

Milk Matters

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/milk.cfm
Learn about a national campaign to address low calcium intake of children and teens.

National Osteoporosis Foundation

http://www.nof.org
Learn more about osteoporosis and the steps that can be taken to prevent it.

NFL Play 60

http://www.nflrush.com/health/
Check out the NFL's movement for an active generation, with games, contests and messages from your student's favorite NFL players.

Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls.

http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/parents/index.html
The National Bone Health campaign, Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls, promotes optimal bone health in girls ages 9-12, and aims to reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.

Team Nutrition

http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn
Improves children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits through nutrition education based on the principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. School are a key focal point of this initiative.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/
Aims to improve the health of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service

http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns
This government organization aims to provide children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through food assistance programs.

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Changing the Scene

http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/changing.html
Download a tool kit to help you determine whether your school environment is conducive to healthy eating.

Healthy School Meals Resource System

http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov
Search the education and training materials database, join online discussion groups and learn about food safety.

National Food Service Management Institute

http://www.nfsmi.org
The institute offers seminars, workshops, conferences and more for those involved with food service.

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Calcium Tools

http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/calcium.cfm
Peruse the many resources available on calcium and bone health from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Kids Health

http://www.kidshealth.org
Medical experts from the Nemours Foundation created this interactive site that provides information for parents, kids and teens.

Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition

http://www.nutrientrichfoods.org
The Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition offers fast and reliable information on eating the nutrient-rich way -- getting the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients -- from the foods you choose.

Nutrition for Kids

http://www.nutritionforkids.com
Founded by a registered dietician, Nutrition for Kids addresses a variety of nutrition related parenting topics.

School Nutrition Association

http://www.schoolnutrition.org
Find the latest ideas and news on child nutrition programs, wellness policy development, continuing education, events and more.

The American Dietetic Association

http://www.eatright.org
This site provides food and nutrition information from registered dietitians.

The Cyber Diet

http://www.cyberdiet.com
This site promotes healthy lifestyles through diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, online counseling and much more.

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
USDA's Food and Information Center provides a searchable database for nutrition information.

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