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Training Tools for Healthy Schools e-Learning Series

School Health Guidelines
to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

SHG Banner Kids with Vegetables

Guideline 2: School Environments

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Video Summary

  • Guideline 2: Establish school environments that support healthy eating and physical activity.
  • A healthy school environment includes promoting access to healthy food choices and physical activity options; keeping students safe; and being respectful to all students and staff.
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Questions

What strategies support guideline 2?

Should healthy foods and beverages only be available in the cafeteria?

What makes a facility suitable for eating?

Should physical activity only be incorporated during physical education classes?

Should physical activity be used as a form of punishment?

How can teachers reward student achievement or positive behavior?


Links

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Non-Food Rewards

ChangeLab Solutions Healthier Schools

Consumer Product Safety Commission Public Playground Safety Handbook [PDF - 1.3MB]

Stop Bullying: Facts About Bullying

Understanding Bullying Fact Sheet [PDF - 184KB]


Resources

SHG Executive Summary [PDF - 5.09MB]

SHG Full Report [PDF - 973KB]

Tips for Teachers [PDF - 3.57MB]

Full Course Content [PDF - 364KB]

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