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Navigate the menu to the left for in-depth access to: Action for Healthy Kids archived news releases; research-based facts and findings on the topics of children’s learning and health and wellness; recent articles in the news that feature Action for Healthy Kids; and monthly newsletters distributed to our members and partners.

About Us

Action for Healthy Kids works nationally to foster sound nutrition and good physical activity for children, youth and schools.  More than 6,000 school administrators, educators, health and nutrition professionals, parents and others who care about children’s health and learning volunteer their service to Action for Healthy Kids Teams in each state and the District of Columbia.  With the support of more than 60 national Partners organizations, Action for Healthy Kids’ unique grassroots network combats the growing epidemic of undernourished, overweight and sedentary American youth. 

Action for Healthy Kids 2005-2006 Annual Report

Action for Healthy Kids Fact Sheet – Engaging Americans to Ensure a Healthy Future for Our Children

Action for Healthy Kids Board of Directors

For more information about Action for Healthy Kids and our Partners, click here.

Recent News Releases

Long-term Health of Children at Stake – October 29, 2007

Action for Healthy Kids Teams Collaborate with School Nurses to Help Schools Meet Federal Wellness Policy Requirements – January 22, 2007

Action for Healthy Kids Receives Funding for Parent Advocacy Project – January 2, 2007

Action for Healthy Kids Receives $25,000 to Fight Childhood Obesity in New York City – December 20, 2006

Does Your School's Wellness Policy Make the Grade? – December 1, 2006

View all news releases here.

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