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Healthy Lifestyles

Texas PTA Healthy Lifestyles

Texas Healthy Lifestyles Consultant Carey Dabney

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Texas Healthy Lifestyles Consultant Carey Dabney was awarded the John P. McGovern Award for outstanding contributions to school health presented by the Texas School Health Association.  Congratulations Carey!

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Why Healthy Lifestyles?

  • Parents want to be certain they are doing the right things to ensure their children grow into healthy, happy adults.
  • Schools want to be certain they are doing the right things to ensure their students stay in school and graduate as educated, productive adults.

Fact: Properly nourished children perform better in school-both academically and behaviorally.
Fact: Physical activity strengthens children’s bodies, minds, and self-esteem.
Fact: Healthy habits are best formed during childhood.

The following information and resources can help you work with parents, students, teachers and school administrators to support Healthy Lifestyles at Home and School.

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Texas Round-Up

Is your PTA looking for a way to enhance your family and community involvement in your health programs?

FitKids can help! Texas Round-Up’s FitKids program is designed to educate children on the benefits of healthy living through activities, competitions, and an interactive web tool which can be used in conjunction with existing health programs.  All FitKids tools and activities can be used in school and at home with the entire family.

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Healthy Lifestyles 2009 Article Series

What PTAs Can Do

More Information

National PTA

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Parent and Family Involvement

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Childhood Obesity

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Diabetes

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Health and Academic Achievement

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Health and Wellness…Healthy Families

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School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC)

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Coordinated School Health Programs

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School Surveys and Assessment Tools

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Wellness Policies

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Good Nutrition

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Competitive Foods in Schools

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Healthy Alternatives

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Physical Education/Activity/Recess

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Programs for Students

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Curriculum for Teachers and Programs for Students and Parents

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School Health Law and Policy

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Texas Organizations and Agencies

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National Organizations and Agencies

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School Administrators

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Health Awards

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Grants

Healthy Lifestyles Success Stories and Ideas

Texas PTA would like to showcase your Healthy Lifestyles Success Stories to highlight the work of local PTAs across the state who are creating healthier school environments. Please post your stories on your local PTA or school Web site and submit your link to webmaster@txpta.org. Links will be posted on this page.