Just For Kids

Developed at University of California School of Medicine; successfully tested in San Francisco schools; adapted from the SHAPEDOWN Pediatric Obesity Program, a leading American weight management program for children and adolescents. a health education program for all children which helps them make changes in their diet, exercise, communication and affect which result in decreased obesity, improved cardiovascular and physical fitness, and increased nutrition knowledge. Workbook guides children in making changes in their habits and lifestyle which improve their fitness and knowledge (10 week program)

Alberta: Ever Active School Programs

contribute to the healthy development of children and youth by fostering social and physical environments that support active living and positive health behaviors Purpose: to encourage, identify and recognize schools that value and promote positive healthy behaviours and practices, as well physical activity opportunities, through initiatives that affect the entire school community

Activ8

A program developed by the Ontario Physical Health and Education Association�s (OPHEA) Foundation for Active Healthy Kids Activ8 is a FREE, curriculum-based program intended to help students, particularly those who are less active, develop a positive attitude toward physical activity. The program helps children and youth from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12 develop a positive attitude by ensuring successful participation in a wide range of physical activities.

Singapore Health Ministry �Trim and Fit� School Program

for primary, secondary, and pre-university schools aims to reduce obesity in school children and improve the physical fitness of the pupils using a mutidisciplinary approach targeting overweight students, parents, teachers, and the school environment nutrition education is integrated into the formal school curriculum. The food and drinks sold in school canteens are subject to control measures, and water coolers are provided in all schools to encourage students to drink more plain water

What else is being done in schools?

A number of programs across Canada and the US Common theme: incorporate healthy lifestyle knowledge into curriculum & eliminate unhealthy foods from schools, & enforce physical activity (mandatory PE) Strategies: Elimination of sales and advertising of junk foods and beverages from schools (e.g., vending machines selling only water and healthy snacks, no fast food restaurants in school); making fresh fruits & vegetables available Making school facilities available after school and on weekends for recreational and fitness use Integration of nutrition education into curriculum School meals will meet state/provincial nutrition standards

After-School Programs

Aim: to get children and the school community more active through physical activities Examples: SCOUTSabout, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Summer Active (Health Canada)