Health today so tomorrow kids can learn
Health today so tomorrow kids can grow
Health today so tomorrow kids can succeed
Our Mission
All kids deserve to be healthy, active, and ready to learn
We work to create healthier schools where every child has access to safe places to play, nutritious food to eat, and healthy experiences to help them thrive.
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The U.S, is ranked LAST out of 21 industrialized nations in child health and safety.
7 hrs
Children get an average of 7+ hours of screen time daily.
22%
Kids are 22% more likely to gain excess weight during the summer months.
Who We Are
Health is a human right.
We empower schools, families, and communities to take actions that help children lead healthier lives.
Start making change in your school
Kids spend more than 1,200 hours each year in school, making schools an ideal place to teach and model healthy eating and physical activity. In your school, you can:
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Start Game On
Schools face many similar challenges, but every school—and child—is different. With our flexible, free online guide, schools learn how to create healthier learning environments for students, staff, and communities.
With Game On, you can:
Build your school health team
Assess your school's health
Find healthy eating activities
Get kids moving
and more!
Become an advocate
With our resources, you can:
Take the healthy school quiz
Make the case for school health
Shape up your school environment
Improve health at home
and more!
Stories
See how schools, parents, and community members are taking action today for a healthier tomorrow.
Getting 60 Minutes of Play Per Day
“Students have learned ways to cooperate, negotiate, and share items during play time. The grant has allowed us to purchase equipment that students can use during their activity time and allows us to structure play so that it addresses students’ interests and different needs.”
–Michelle Stewin, Head Teacher, Melody STEM School, Chicago, IL
Give today
When you support Action for Healthy Kids, you’re standing with the largest national network of school health champions to create healthier schools.
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