Category Archives: Nutrition Resources

Please stay tuned for the upcoming documentary series – “Weight of the Nation” in May 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by LCDrake

A new documentary, “Weight of the Nation”, will be premiering in May 2012, exclusively on HBO. It will be aired the week after the national Weight of the Nation conference in Washington, DC.  This multi-part series is comprised of 4 … Continue reading →

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Healthy Snack Pyramid

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Megan Liddle Gude

Community Action on Obesity developed this Healthy Snack Pyramid for school-age children. It has been used by Charlottesville City schools and is available for any Virginia schools from the Virginia Department of Health. Continue reading →

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YMCA Healthy Family Home Newsletter

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Megan Liddle Gude

Each month the YMCA publishes a Healthy Family Home Newsletter that describes fun physical activity and nutrition ideas that families can do together to make healthy living part of daily routine.

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Healthy School Food, Models and Policies for School Districts

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Megan Liddle Gude

Model policies and guides for school districts, including a model healthy food zone ordinance, enforcing wellness policies, and developing a healthy beverage vending agreement. Continue reading →

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Elementary School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Megan Liddle Gude

A national-level survey of diet and physical activity in elementary schools. Includes best practices and policy recommendations. Published November 2010. Continue reading →

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