YOUTH Government Agencies

Ten Strategies for Schools to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Coordinated School Health Program School health council & coordinator Assessment of policies and programs Health promotion for staff High-quality health education High-quality physical education Increased physical activity opportunities Quality school meal program Appealing, healthy food and beverage choices outside of school meals Strong health policies

Ten Strategies for States to Help Schools Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Coordinate and integrate programs Use data Support school health councils Promote self- assessment Raise staff capacity Establish strong policies Promote evidence-based interventions Promote student assessment Support physical activity & fruit and vegetable programs Support meal participation