CHAPTERS
- Introduction
- Healthy School Environments
Healthy School Environments for Students
School Nutrition Environment & Services
Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
- Engaging Parents to Support Healthy School Environments
Ideas for Parents: School Nutrition Environment & Services
Ideas for Parents: Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
Ideas for Parents: Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools
- Take Action
Ideas for Parents: School Nutrition Environment & Services
Video Transcript [PDF - 82 KB]
Video Summary
- Parents can support a healthy school nutrition environment and services by:
- Participating in the school health council or parent-teacher group
- Encouraging their children’s participation in the school meals program
- Volunteering their time with healthy school fundraisers and nutrition education activities
- Parents can get involved by eating school meals with their children, reviewing menus, and knowing about available foods in vending machines, snack bars, and school stores.
GO FURTHER
Questions
What topics can parents learn more about to improve the school nutrition environment and services?
Where can parents find ideas to get involved in the school’s nutrition environment and services?
Resources
CDC Overview of the School Nutrition Environment and Services [PDF 1.6 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Drinking Water Availability in Schools [PDF 1.9 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Food Marketing in Schools [PDF 2.6 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Healthy Events and Classroom Celebrations [PDF 2.3 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Healthy School Fundraisers [PDF 2.2 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Healthy School Meals [PDF 1.9 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Healthy Student Rewards [PDF 2.1 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Smart Snacks in School [PDF 1.9 MB]
