Knowledge Links

We have compiled some terrific links that relate to childhood obesity. Check out these sites to find new information, locate relevant research and more.

Nature Action Collaborative for Children
Being Healthy is a Revolutionary Act
Kids Eat Right
Let’s Move
MyPlate
Dole SuperKids
Healthfinder: Nutrition
Healthfinder: Exercise and Physical Activity
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

Articles/Blog Posts on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Nature Exploration:

Study: Kids spend 8 hours a day with media
Need some fun ways to get kids to eat healthy snacks?

Beyond Wise Kids

What to do when the kids you work with outgrow the Wise Kids programs? Might be time to check out Running Rocks, a fantastic program that helps kids and communities develop wellness plans based on running.

The Center for Disease Control announced that the prevalence of childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years.

The Säjai Foundation is partners with the National Recreation and Park Association, which advocates the importance of thriving, local park systems, the opportunity for all Americans to lead active, healthy lifestyles, and the preservation of great community places.

We’re an active member of the Minnesota chapter of the Children & Nature Network, which was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children’s health and well-being. C&NN also promotes fundamental institutional change and provides resources for sharing information, strategic initiatives and success stories.