Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Obesity
Schools can help children and adolescents adopt and maintain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. CDC provides evidence-based guidance for schools on how to implement policies and practices that effectively promote healthy choices and behaviors among youth.
Guidelines & Strategies
NEW: School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity...
Data & Statistics
Data on dietary and physical activity behaviors and school health policies to address them...
Publications & Resources
Publications, fact sheets, tools, and helpful links...
Water Access in Schools
Access to safe, free drinking water throughout the school day ...
Nutrition Facts
Healthy eating during childhood is important for proper growth and development...
Physical Activity Facts
Physical activity builds strong bodies and lowers the risk for obesity and chronic disease...
Childhood Obesity Facts
Obesity increases a child's risk for serious immediate- and long-term health problems...
Local School Wellness Policy
Policies designed to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity...
Spotlight On
Funded Programs
CDC funds national nongovernmental organizations and states, territories, and tribal governments to promote nutrition and physical activity among youth through schools and communities.
Program Success Stories
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