Programs
Healthy Lifestyles
Research shows healthy habits learned in childhood support proper growth and development of children’s bodies and brains and promote better health outcomes in adulthood. Because good mental and physical health are linked to learning ability and because good health is a critical predictor of future productivity, it is essential that Texas schools provide students with access to learning environments that support healthy lifestyles.
Fact: Properly nourished children perform better in school-both academically and behaviorally.
Fact: Physical activity strengthens children’s bodies, minds, and self-esteem.
Fact: A good night’s sleep is essential for optimum growth, development and performance.
Fact: Healthy habits are best formed during childhood.
Texas PTA is committed to building healthy families and healthy communities, and believes we all have an important role to play in making sure parents, schools, and communities have the support and resources they need.
The following information will help you develop a healthy lifestyles initiative to work with parents, students, teachers, school administrators, and community members to support healthy lifestyles at home, at school and in your community.
Why Are Healthy Lifestyles Important?
- Does Your School District Have a SHAC?
- Food For Thought
- Fit, Healthy and Ready to Learn
- Healthy Lifestyles Poem by Taylor Mali
Upcoming Opportunities:
- National Farm to School Month poster contest
- Food Day
- PBS KIDS Eat Smart for a Great Start
- TEA/PTA/ISD Walk Across Texas
- Texas Action for Healthy Kids School Nutrition Summit
- Texas Obesity Awareness Week
Healthy Lifestyles Initiative Resources:
- Healthy Lifestyles Resource Guide (password required)
- Healthy Lifestyles Areas of Focus
- Healthy Lifestyles Strategies
- Healthy Lifestyles Guiding Documents
- Healthy Lifestyles Calendar Events
- Healthy Lifestyles Resource Partners
- Healthy Lifestyles Awards and Grants
- Healthy Lifestyles in Action
- Healthy Lifestyles Advocacy