Evidence-Based Practice & Obesity Resources for Youth in English
The inclusion of web sites is intended to assist youth in finding additional information to promote healthy weight and physical activity and does not constitute endorsement of the contents of any particular site.
BAM! Body and Mind
http://www.bam.gov/
Fun site designed for children 9-13 focuses on topics that
kids told us are important to them using kid-friendly lingo,
games, quizzes, and other interactive features.
Eat Smart, Play Hard
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/About/overview.html
The web site provides practical suggestions and fun materials
that will help the users to eat healthy and be active.
Girl Power!
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/index.htm
This page provides information of how to choose nutritious
foods, eat smart, and stay fit.
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/nutrition/index.htm
This page contains specific links about nutrition.
Kidnetic.org
http://www.kidnetic.org/
This web site is designed for children 9-12 to promote physical
fitness while doing exercises with the computer.
SmallStep Kid!
http://www.smallstep.gov/kids/index.cfm
The web site promotes the idea to eat better.
ThinkQuest
http://library.advanced.org/10991/
The web site provides nutrition information and interactive
activities especially for teens.
Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition (We Can!)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
The web site information targets children 8-13 years of age
to stay at a healthy weight
Your Energy Wake-Up Call
http://www.caprojectlean.org/
The web site is designed for teens to promote healthy eating and physical activity.
