Nutrition Education and Fitness

Nutrition and Fitness

Reinforcing proper nutrition lifestyles for adolescents is not just about creating lifelong eating habits, it's about laying the foundation for a student's overall well-being. It's about helping students grow and learn to their fullest potential and then go on to lead a long, healthy life. The winning recipe for a healthy lifestyle includes a combination of both good nutrition and physical activity. The body needs a variety of nutrient-rich foods to grow and prevent illness, along with moving and exercising the body. Physically fit students sleep better and handle the physical and emotional challenges encountered as they develop into adulthood.

Key things to know about leading a healthy lifestyle:

Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products.
Control portion sizes and never "supersize."
Get active for at least 60 minutes five times weekly for ages 6-18.
Avoid tobacco and illegal drugs altogether.

Nutrition and Education

Starting a garden is not just about nutrition, it's about tangible results and a sense of achievement. Gardening projects not only encourage students to try vegetables and fruits but also provide a platform for them to see their efforts. Embarking on a garden journey is not just about plants, it's about empowerment. There are various ways to start a garden, each offering a unique sense of accomplishment. From raised bed gardens to greenhouse gardens, garden plots, and even container gardens, the choice is yours. Container gardens can be as simple as a single pot or as elaborate as planters, troughs, or wheelbarrows.

Struggling to get a student to try a new fruit or vegetable? Research highlights the power of exposure in enhancing their willingness to experiment. This is a golden chance to help them grasp the significance of consuming a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables for their health. To discover the best time to start growing your own fruits or vegetables, check out Vegetable Gardening for more information on gardening.

Nutrition for Teachers

For Teachers, we have included educational tools that help support our district's Wellness Policy, incorporating nutrition lessons into the classroom curriculum. Check out educational tools by clicking Nutrition for Teachers.

Nutrition for Parents

For Parents, we have put together some learning tools and resources to help you promote fitness and nutrition at home. We want to help you to encourage and reinforce lifelong nutrition and fitness practices that will support healthy lifestyles for students. Check out the resources by clicking Nutrition for Parents.

Sports and Nutrition questions

For Sports and nutrition questions, we have included nutritional games and resources to help make learning about nutrition fun. Check out the resources by clicking Sports Nutrition or Nutrition questions.

Nutrition for Students

For students, we have include nutritional games to help make learning about nutrition fun for students. Check out the fun and games by clicking Fun for students .