We all have a part to play in turning the tide on obesity in suburban Cook County. Healthier communities are built on local government, community institutions, schools, workplaces and healthcare settings implementing evidence-based policies and programs to create environments that foster healthy living. Below is a non-exhaustive list of linked resources that are available for schools and communities to use without having to recreate the wheel. Apply these best practices to your agency and adapt as needed.
SCHOOLS
Recognizing Schools Creating Healthier School Environments though Promotion of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Wellness Policies
Healthy Eating
- USDA Healthier School Day
- School Nutrition Policy Recommendations
- Maintain Revenue while Changing School Foods
- School Garden Planning & Planting Guide
- Healthy Fundraising Ideas, Healthy Celebrations and Healthy Non-Food Classroom Rewards
- Healthy Fundraising Ideas and Healthy Celebrations (In Spanish)
Active Living
- School Planning and Transportation Policy
- Active Transportation Alliance Library to support development of school policies that promote active transportation
- Fuel Up to Play 60 – Back to School Kit
Youth Engagement
