Books & Websites




BAM! Body and Mind - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Covers the topics of disease, nutrition, physical activity, your body, your mind and safety in a kid-friendly format using games, surveys and cartoons. Also includes links for educators to help incorporate health into the classroom.
ChooseMyPlate.gov - United States Department of Agriculture
Information about MyPlate, the national nutrition icon which debuted in June 2011.  This site is geared primarily at the adult audience, but it also includes coloring pages of the MyPlate icon for children.
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, Overweight and Obesity - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General information on Nutrition, Physical Activity, Overweight & Obesity with resource and education sections.
KidsHealth
From the health experts of Nemours: Links for kids, teens and parents including games, recipes, medical term glossary, and lots of questions and answers. Also contains Spanish content.
Let's Move!
A comprehensive health initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams.
MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine
Trusted health information for teens and adults; including drug information, explanation of diseases, interactive tutorials and videos of surgeries. There are also some games available for kids. Much of the information is available in multiple languages.
We Can! - Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition - National Institutes of Health

A resource which provides parents, caregivers, and communities with tips and tools to help children maintain a healthy weight through diet, activity, and decreased screen time.