The Learning Connection: What You Need to Know to Ensure Your Kids are Healthy and Ready to Learn

Format: PDF

Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches

Cost: Free

This report demonstrates several things: physical activity supports academic achievement, well-nourished kids learn better and healthier practices in schools can increase school revenue. Released in 2013, this report is a roadmap for parents, educators, school administrators and school volunteers to create healthier school environments so the kids in their lives are better positioned to learn. It's a follow-up to Action for Healthy Kids' landmark 2004 report, The Learning Connection: The Value of Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Our Schools.

Available at: http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/media-center/reports/706-the-learning-connection-what-you-need-to-know-to-ensure-your-kids-are-healthy-and-ready-to-learn

Tags: local wellness policy