Nutrition in Schools

The following links are listed for use by educators and others interested in improving the nutritional environment in schools. You will find activity guides and lesson plans, links to local and national organizations, guides to creating wellness policies, and the latest information on school health and wellness.

• CDC - Healthy Schools, Healthy Youth! School Health Index

• Wisconsin Team Nutrition Website

• National Team Nutrition Website

• Got Dirt Garden Toolkit

• Wisconsin Nutrition Education Network

• USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center

• Action for Healthy Kids

• MyPyramid for Kids

• Center for Ecoliteracy Wellness Policy Guide

• Tools for Comprehensive School Health Programs:  Starting a School-Community Health and Safety Council? Contact Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team, WI Dept of Public Instruction, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707 or (608) 441-4563