DoDEA highly values the health and well-being of every staff member and plans and implement activities and policies that support personal efforts by staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Each district/school establishes and maintains a staff wellness committee.
Staff wellness programs provide opportunities for the school faculty to engage in a wide variety of leisure time physical activities geared to adult interests and fitness readiness as well as nutrition education, physical fitness education, stress management and weight management.
Contact Information:
DoDEA Health and Wellness Program
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-1400
How can I tell if my child is overweight or obese?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) to screen for overweight and obesity in children and teens aged 2 through 19 years.
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a child's weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for most children and teens.
How is BMI used?
BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for children. Although BMI is used to screen, it is not a diagnostic tool.
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