Links

This page listes links to additional websites that relate to reaching nutrition education in schools.

Nutrition Websites

California Project LEAN is dedicated to promoting Californians being more physically active, eating healthy foods, and living in communities that support healthy lifestyles. The site provides information on programs, healthy tips and recipes, and consumer materials.

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

FAAN, the Food & Anaphylaxis Network is a nonprofit organization devoted to educating the public about food allergies.

Healthy Kids Resource Center

Healthy Kids Resource Center offers free health instruction materials with mail order access for California educators.

USDA MyPyramid

The MyPyramid web site provides information specifically for health professionals, in addition to the content for consumers.

Technology-based Education

Classroom Connect
Classroom Connect helps teachers and students locate and use the best K - 12 education resources on the internet.
CUE-Computer Using Educators
A non-profit California corporation that promotes and develops instructional uses of technology in all disciplines and at all educational levels from preschool through college.

Agriculture Education

California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom

This site offers instructional materials about California agriculture for K-12 teachers.

Life Lab

Garden-based learning that promotes a sustainable future.

Physical Activity

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This comprehensive website describes the 2008 guidelines for physical activity for children.
P.E. Central
PE Central is the premier Web site on the Internet for Health and Physical Education teachers, parents, and students.

Professional Organizations

California League of Middle Schools

The California League of Middle schools offers conferences and resources for middle school educators.

California School Nutrition Association

This site offers resources and educational opportunities for school food service professionals. Legislative issues and information about local chapter activities are also available.

California School Library Association

An organization of library media teachers, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, district and county coordinators of curriculum, media and technology, and others committed to enriching student learning by building a better future for school libraries.