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1North Carolina Institute of Medicine, USA. dkjones@email.unc.edu
North Carolina Medical Journal
|March 5, 2009
Summary
This resource provides a list of school-based programs aimed at improving children's health through increased physical activity, better nutrition, and reduced substance use, with many resources available for North Carolina schools.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- School Health Programs
Background:
- Children spend a significant amount of time in school environments.
- Healthy schools are crucial for overall child well-being and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile a list of programs designed to enhance school health.
- To provide resources for increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and reducing substance use in schools.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of information from program websites.
- Categorization of programs by focus (physical activity, nutrition, substance use).
- Inclusion of contact and further information for each program.
Main Results:
- A curated list of school health programs is presented.
- Programs vary in scope, with some being North Carolina-specific and others national.
- The list serves as an example of available resources.
Conclusions:
- Various organizations offer programs to create healthier school settings.
- These programs address key areas of student health: physical activity, nutrition, and substance use.
- Resources are available to support schools in North Carolina and nationally.
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