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The content provided on these pages is consistent with the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPyramid and MyPyramid for Kids. Find resources to increase your knowledge of physical activity promotion and education. This site will include statistics and background information on physical activitity as well as audience-specific information. While these resources focus specifically on extension, they may also be useful to other educational programs.
For more information about the new 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines and to download fact sheets for youth, adults and older adults  CLICK HERE.
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  • Active Kids Perform Well in the Classroom

    Results show statistically significant relationships between fitness and academic achievement, though the direction of causation is not known. While more research is required, promoting fitness by increasing opportunities for physical ctivity during PE, recess, and out of school time may support academic achievement.

    Read the entire article in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of School Health, a publication of the American School Health Association.

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    NEP
  • Band Together for Health

    Click here to download a PowerPoint file that includes a brief 10-15 minute muscle strengthening program.  This program uses resistance bands and all the exercises can be done while seated.  This makes it an excellent option for older adults and for kids.  This program can be done in classrooms or other limited spaces. 

    Location: 
    NEP