Childhood Obesity

� 2007 Statistics & Facts - for the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

� http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/obesity/activ8kids/further_information.htm - Active8Kids!-Childhood Overweight and Obesity Resources from the New York State Department of Health.

� ActiveOmahaKids.org - In partnership with Activate Omaha is a community-wide coalition of concerned leaders and organizations in the Metro Area who have come together this year under the name of "Activate Omaha Kids" to address the challenge of childhood obesity.

� HealthierGeneration.org/engine/renderpage.asp?pid=s001 - Alliance for a Healthier Generation website sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation.

� CDC.gov/HealthyYouth/overweight/ CDC website on Healthy Youth.

� CHSOmaha.org - Children's Hospital website.

� SurgeonGeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_adolescents.htm US Dept. of Health and Human Resources.

Local Initiatives

� Childhood Fitness & Nutrition� Alegent Health Community Initiative

o Childhood Obesity Final Report Alegent Health PowerPoint Presentation

� Play Now or Pay Later:� Prevention and Interventions in the Childhood Obesity Epidemic PowerPoint Presentation by Rita Berthelsen, PhD, RD, LMNT, Director Hospitality Services

Just for Kids

� AmericanHeart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3028650 - American Heart Association's website link for kids only.

� ADisney.go.com/healthykids/ Disney's Healthy Kids website.

� FDA.gov/oc/opacom/kids - US Food and Drug Administration's �Home Page.

� HealthFinder.gov/kids/ - Fun page for kids to learn to be healthy and have fun doing it.

� KidsHealth.org/kid/ - Kids Health website link just for kids.

� NutritionExplorations.com/kids/ - NDC (The National Dairy Council) website link for kids.

� Sesame Street Workshop - Healthy Habits - Sesame Street Workshop's multi-year, content-driven initiative to help young children and their caregivers establish an early foundation of healthy habits that can last a lifetime! �

� SmallStep.gov - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services kids only website to promote healthier lifestyles.

Family

� ECTC.nde.ne.gov - Nebraska's Early Childhood Training Center website which provides support and training to staff working with young Nebraska children and their families, and serves as a resource to parents and families about parenting.

� FamilyEducation.com - Empowering learners of all ages to reach their full potential.

� GirlsInc.org - Girls Inc. website dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.� Their programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

en Espanol

� Americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3015971 - The American Heart Association's website.

� Nutritionexplorations.com/pdf/educators/GTGE-spanish.pdf - 'Guide to Good Eating' from the Nutrition Explorations website.�

� FDA.gov/oc/spanish/ - The US Food and Drug Administration web site.

� SmallStep.gov/kids_esp/html/index.html - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services kids only website to promote healthier lifestyles.

Children's Books

� Mayer, Mercer, Little Critter: Good for Me and You - At school, Little Critter learns all about having a healthy lifestyle -- from a balanced diet and the food pyramid to exercises that keep him in shape. Now Little Critter can show his family how to stay fit and have fun doing it!

An Obesity Evaluation

If you aren't sure why your child is overweight or what you can do about it, be sure to schedule an appointment with your Pediatrician to talk about it.

The new food pyramid assessment tools can also help you evaluate your child's diet and level of physical activity.

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