Tennessee Coordinated School Health
https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/health-and-safety/coordinated-school-health.html
TN Together Student Survey--Designed to document student attitudes and behaviors involving alcohol, tobacco, and drug use and prescription drug misuse.
CDC Guidelines for Healthy Eating & Physical Activity in Schools
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/npao/strategies.htm?s_cid=bb-panguide-003
Dynamic Dietetics, Inc--Better Health Through Nutrition & Exercise
Action for Healthy Kids
https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/resources-for-back-to-school-planning-amid-uncertainty/#
Campaign for Healthy Kids: Coordinated School Health in Tennessee
https://youtu.be/jH2qQFykiXI?si=d3FkVK6sQOyGxxTi
CDC Guidelines for Healthy Eating & Physical Activity in Schools
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/npao/strategies.htm?s_cid=bb-panguide-003
Dynamic Dietetics, Inc--Better Health Through Nutrition & Exercise
Dynamic Dietetics, Inc
Action for Healthy Kids
Campaign for Healthy Kids: Coordinated School Health in Tennessee
Parent Resources
Get Fit TN
”If you’re taking the time to visit GetFitTN.com, you are already concerned about the health of your family and other families in our state. GetFitTN is designed to give us all a chance to focus on becoming more active and on making lifestyle changes that will enhance the quality of life for our kids and their kids. Register to receive a "Tip of the Day" each morning!
Let’s put some real muscle behind the promotion of fun, healthy lifestyle choices and extend this initiative to all corners of our state. It’s time to GetFitTN!”
Parent information on child/sexual abuse
Warning signs
The Partnership at DrugFree.org
I. The Parent Toolkit
“Your Child: Advice by Age”
“Understanding Teens”
“Connecting With Your Kids”
“Protecting Your Kids”
“How to Spot Drug and Alcohol Use”
“How to Help If They’re Using”
II. Articles
“8 Top Reasons Why Teens Try Alcohol and Drugs”
“Alcohol in the Family-Understanding the Risks
“Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain”
“Who is this Kid?” (Teen Behaviors)
“Why Does Your Teen Do That?”
“What Can You Do?” (Skills, Tools, Tips)
Signs of teen dating violence
Are you in a healthy relationship? quiz.
Bill of Rights
Myths & facts
Safety dating tips
Helpful Links
This is a great site for information on anything you wanted to know about Diabetes. It contains links for background information, nutrition and recipes, weight loss and exercise, prevention and research just to name a few. It includes a “Recipe of the Day” as well as a general “Tip of the Day”.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight.
Fruit and Veggies More Matters
Looking for a brighter future? Try eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables. The potential benefits associated with eating more fruits and vegetables stack up quickly: Reducing your risk of certain chronic diseases is only the beginning.
This site provides homework help and how the body works!
National Center for Environmental Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
President's Challenge
TENNderCARE
Tennessee Office of Coordinated School Health
Bully Prevention and Education