The New Albany Schools encourage student wellness. We recognize the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices, including physical activity and good nutrition. Research has shown that healthy eating habits and physical activity are important factors that improve student performance in the classroom. Additionally, good nutrition and physical activity reduce the incidence of obesity and obesity related illnesses that affect so many children today.

The following links and documents are provided as resources to help you make healthy choices for your family:

WEBSITES:
Eat Smart Play Hard
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/

My Pyramid
http://www.mypyramid.gov
Offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices

My Pyramid for Kids
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/
Offers interactive computer game, coloring sheets, posters, worksheets and family tips promoting healthy food choices

The Healthy Refrigerator
http://www.healthyfridge.org
A website dedicated to heart health; including nutrition information, recipes and heart healthy tips for the entire family

Fruits and Veggies More Matters
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
Healthy recipes, kids activities, “ask the expert” and other information for families on the importance of fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet

Mississippi Kids
http://www.healthyschoolsms.org/family_community/healthykids.htm
Student site for Office of Healthy Schools containing links to website and online documents that
offer information on keeping Mississippi’s kids healthy and active learners

DOCUMENTS:
Healthy Newsletter Tidbits from Mississippi Department of Education’s “Health is Academic” program
Download PDF Document

Healthy Food Ideas for Class Parties
Download PDF Document