Resource Library
Food Research and Action Center
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit Food Research and Action Center
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national nonprofit organization working to improve public policies and public-private partnerships to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States. FRAC works with hundreds of national, state and local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations to address hunger and its root cause, poverty.
Agrilife Extension-Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit Agrilife Extension-Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service is a flagship nutrition education program funded by USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
School Foods Toolkit
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit School Foods Toolkit
School Foods Toolkit - A Guide to Improving School Foods & Beverages
Congress to Tackle Junk Food in Schools
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit Congress to Tackle Junk Food in Schools
Article on the Center for Science in the Public Interest website
Square Meals-Non-food Ways to Raise Funds
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit Square Meals-Non-food Ways to Raise Funds
Food sales are common for school fundraising events. We’re all familiar with lollipops for an “A” and cookies for taking the trash out. But many Texas kids today are overwhelmed with sugary food choices and face obesity and a future of serious health problems. Creating activities that are not based on food can be a great way to encourage everyone —children, parents, teachers and school administrators—to think outside the candy box and leave that bake sale on the shelf. The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division offers the following easy, low cost alternatives for fundraising and rewards that generate both fun and great results.
Action for Healthy Kids-Non-Food Ideas
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit Action for Healthy Kids-Non-Food Ideas
Kids naturally enjoy eating healthy and being physically active. Schools and communities need to provide them with an environment that supports these healthy behaviors. Here are some alternatives for children to enjoy instead of being offered food as a reward at school and home.
PASA-Non Food Based Fundraising Ideas
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
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Non-food fundraising ideas
Food and Fitness Matter Videos & DVDs
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit Food and Fitness Matter Videos & DVDs
The dramatic rise in childhood obesity is one of the most serious health problems facing our country today. Reversing this trend starts with healthier habits at home. But parents can't do it alone. Many schools also play a role by serving unhealthy foods and cutting back on physical education and recess. Food & Fitness Matter provides parents the information and support they need to make changes at home and in their local schools.
Alternatives to Food as Reward
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Documents
- Resource: Download (235 kb – pdf)
Food is commonly used to reward students for good behavior and academic performance. It’s an easy, inexpensive and powerful tool to bring about immediate short-term behavior change. Yet, using food as reward has many negative consequences that go far beyond the short-term benefits of good behavior or performance.
WIN Helping Your Child-Spanish
- Category: Healthy Lifestyles
- Type: Links
- Resource: Visit WIN Helping Your Child-Spanish
WIN (Weight-control Information Network) site, in Spanish, with tips for parents on helping your child with healthy eating and physical activity.