Websites


 * Web Sites**

BMI Calculator for Child and Teen DHHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: [] Description: Calculates body mass index (BMI) for children and teens ages 2-19 years. Information on interpreting BMI values can be found on a corresponding Web page, “About BMI for Children and Teens,” located here: []
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Eat Smart, Play Hard™ Healthy Lifestyle USDA, Food and Nutrition Service Web site: [] Description: Encourages children and adults to eat healthy and be physically active every day. Resources include games and activities for children, brochures for parents, and tools for health professionals and educators.

MyPyramid for Kids Web site: [] Description: Designed to motivate children 6-11 years old to make healthy food choices and be physically active. The Web site includes worksheets, an online game and tips for parents.

MyPyramid for Preschoolers Web site: [] Description: Encourages healthy eating and physical activity behaviors for children ages 2-5. Includes sections on growth, dealing with a picky eater, and food safety. MyPyramid for Kids/MyPyramid for Preschoolers USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Is Dieting OK for Kids? Nemours Foundation Full text: [] Description: Discusses why dieting may be inappropriate for children and provides suggestions for things kids can do to stay at a healthy weight.

__**Parents**__ Kidnetic.com International Food Information Council Foundation Web site: [] Description: Interactive Web site for kids with games, including physical activity challenges, kid-friendly recipes, and short articles.

Obesity in Children MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine Web site: [] Description: Provides an overview of obesity in children and links to helpful resources on news, treatment and prevention.

Overweight and Obesity: Patient and Family Resources American Academy of Pediatrics Web site: [] Description: Links to books, brochures and fact sheets for parents and caregivers..

Tips for Parents – Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight DHHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: [] Description: Addresses concerns related to the risks of childhood obesity and provides tips on how parents can help to prevent it.

VERB: It’s What You Do DHHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: [] Description: Developed to encourage children ages 9-13 to be physically active everyday. Includes background information on the campaign, as well as educational materials available in English and Spanish. We Can! Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition DHHS, NIH, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Web site: [] Description: Supports families and communities in helping children maintain a healthy weight. The program focuses on improving food choices, increasing physical activity and reducing screen time.

Your Child’s Weight: Help Your Child with Successful Weight Management Baylor College of Medicine, Children’s Nutrition Research Center Full text: [] Description: Reviews components of overweight, family strategies to promote healthy eating, and guidelines for lifetime weight management. Also available in Spanish.

Schools Can Play a Role in Preventing Childhood Obesity The National Academies, Institute of Medicine Full text (PDF|135 KB): [] Description: Provides facts about the school food environment and suggestions for improving the quality of children’s diets in school
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