Just as you work with a team of diverse individuals to develop your School Wellness Policy, National Dairy Council® collaborates with other groups that support school wellness efforts. Here are some links to other Web sites where you'll find additional information and resources that also support School Wellness Policy implementation in your school or district.

Web Site Links

Action for Healthy Kids

www.ActionforHealthyKids.org
Information for creating health-promoting schools that support sound nutrition and physical activity as part of a total learning environment. Register for updates.

American Academy of Pediatrics "Soft Drinks in Schools" Policy

http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/
pediatrics;113/1/152
Information intended to inform pediatricians, other health care professionals, parents, superintendents, and school board members about nutritional concerns regarding soft drink consumption in schools.

Centers for Disease Control — National Bone Health Campaign

www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bonehealth/
Home page for the "National Bone Health Campaign" targeted to girls ages 9-12. Resources include print materials and Web sites for both girls and parents.

Dietary Guidelines 2005

www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/
Overview of the most recent guidelines that are the cornerstone of Federal nutrition education activities and feeding programs.

Healthy School Meals

http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/
Technical assistance, support and materials for school nutrition professionals.

3-A-Day™ of Dairy

www.3aday.org
Information, tip sheets, recipes and snack ideas you can use to extend the dairy wellness message to parents and beyond.

MyPyramid.gov

www.MyPyramid.gov
Comprehensive overview of the MyPyramid Food Guidance System based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including a MyPyramid Plan, MyPyramid Tour, Inside the Pyramid, MyPyramid for Kids, Tips and Resources and an interactive MyPyramid Tracker.

National School Boards Association

www.nsba.org
Information to help school policymakers and educators make informed decisions when establishing and implementing School Wellness Policies, including model wellness policies, actions guides and special reports.

National Dairy Council®

www.nationaldairycouncil.org
Current research that supports the health benefits of dairy foods, as well basic dairy nutrition information.

School Nutrition Association

www.schoolnutrition.org
A "Local School Wellness" section includes a School Wellness PowerPoint presentation, sample wellness and nutrition policies, lists of nutritious snacks for a la carte and vending machines, and more.

USDA Team Nutrition

www.fns.usda.gov/tn
Information for creating health-promoting schools that support sound nutrition and physical activity as part of a total learning environment. Register for updates.

USDA Making It Happen! School Nutrition Success Stories

www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/makingithappen.html
Stories from 32 schools and school districts that have made innovative changes to improve the nutritional quality of all foods and beverages offered and sold on school campuses.

We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition)

www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
One-stop resource that has practical tools for helping children ages 8-13 achieve and maintain a healthy weight.